push the envelope

- See Also:
- - purser
  - pursuant
  - pursue
  - pursuing
  - pursuit
  - purvey
  - pus
  - push
  - push off
  - push on
  - push the panic button
  - pushcart
  - pushed
  - pusher
  - pushing
  - pushover
  - pussyfoot
  - put
  - put out to sea
  - put a stop to
  - put about
- Recent searches:
- View All

WordReference can't translate this exact phrase, but click on each word to see its meaning:

ⓘ One or more forum threads is an exact match of your searched term

We could not find the full phrase you were looking for.
The entry for "envelope" is displayed below.

Also see: push | the

envelope
WordReference English Thesaurus © 2025

Sense: Noun: case or covering

Synonyms:

case , covering , pouch , pocket , mailer, cover , jacket , wrapper , wrapping , enclosure , casing , shell , sheath , receptacle, bag , container , box , holder , skin , outer shell

Is something important missing? Report an error or suggest an improvement.

Recent forum discussions about thesaurus entries:

don't push the envelope - English Only forum
push the envelope - English Only forum
Push the envelope further - English Only forum
push the envelope of something - English Only forum
To push the envelope - English Only forum

Visit the English Only Forum.
Help WordReference: Ask in the forums yourself.

Go to Preferences page and choose from different actions for taps or mouse clicks.

Advertisements

Advertisements

Report an inappropriate ad.
WordReference.com WORD OF THE DAY GET THE DAILY EMAIL!

Become a WordReference Supporter to view the site ad-free.