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postage stamp Definition

postage stamp

noun

a government stamp to be put on a letter or package as a sign that the postage has been prepaid: it is either a small, printed, gummed label or a design imprinted on an envelope, postal card, etc.

postage stamp Usage Examples

Possessives

  • world: The world's first postage stamp, the Penny Black, was sent from the building the museum now occupies.

Converse of object

  • use: Used postage stamps are still required for help with fundraising.
  • see: So as you can see the proverbial postage stamp covered more than half the entry.

Adjective modifier

  • first: The world's first postage stamp, the Penny Black, was sent from the building the museum now occupies.
  • commemorative: Lectures, film shows, exhibitions, expeditions, books and even commemorative postage stamps will all provide reminders of our adventurous past.
  • British: If you are unable to purchase British postage stamps please enclose two International Reply Coupons with your self addressed envelope.