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postage

 

[ ˈpəʊstɪdʒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mail delivery

The charge for mailing something; the cost of sending a letter or package through the postal system.

Synonyms

mailing fee, postal charge, shipping cost

Examples of usage

  • The postage for a standard letter is $0.55.
  • Make sure to put enough postage on the package to avoid any delays in delivery.
Context #2 | Noun

stamps

Stamps collectively as evidence of payment for mail delivery.

Synonyms

philatelic labels, postage stamps, stamps

Examples of usage

  • She collects vintage postage stamps as a hobby.
  • I need to buy some more postage for these letters.

Translations

Translations of the word "postage" in other languages:

🇵🇹 porte

🇮🇳 डाक शुल्क

🇩🇪 Porto

🇮🇩 ongkos kirim

🇺🇦 поштова оплата

🇵🇱 opłata pocztowa

🇯🇵 郵便料金 (ゆうびんりょうきん)

🇫🇷 affranchissement

🇪🇸 franqueo

🇹🇷 posta ücreti

🇰🇷 우편 요금 (우편 비용)

🇸🇦 رسوم البريد

🇨🇿 poštovné

🇸🇰 poštovné

🇨🇳 邮资 (yóu zī)

🇸🇮 poštnina

🇮🇸 póstgjald

🇰🇿 пошта төлемі

🇬🇪 ფოსტა

🇦🇿 poçt haqqı

🇲🇽 franqueo

Etymology

The word 'postage' originated in the mid 16th century, derived from the Old French word 'poste', meaning 'a courier'. It is closely related to the concept of postal services and the cost associated with sending mail. Over the years, postage has evolved to include various forms of payment for mail delivery, such as stamps and postal charges.

See also: outpost, post, postable, poster, posting, postman, postpone, postsecondary, posture, repost.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,172 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.