English Explanatory Dictionary

postage

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The system of transporting letters, and parcels.
  2. The charge for posting an item.
  3. The postage stamp, or similar token, affixed to an item of post as evidence of payment.

Pronunciation

/ˈpəʊstɪd͡ʒ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-postage.wav /ˈpoʊstɪd͡ʒ/

Word forms

postage postages

Etymology

From post + -age.

Synonyms

post mail

Derived words

book postage e-postage postage and packaging postage and packing postage code postage due postage meter postage rate postage stamp
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