Stamp: meaning, definitions and examples

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stamp

[ stæmp ]

^{Context #1}

postage

A small adhesive piece of paper stuck to something to show that an amount of money has been paid for a letter or package to be mailed.

Synonyms

franking, postage stamp

Examples of usage

The stamp on the envelope showed that the postage had been paid.
She put a stamp on the package before dropping it in the mailbox.

^{Context #2}

impression

An official mark or seal used to indicate approval, ownership, or to authenticate a document.

Synonyms

imprint, seal

Examples of usage

The notary placed a stamp on the contract to make it official.
The stamp on the passport showed the date of entry into the country.

^{Context #3}

impress

To mark a surface with an official seal or design as a sign of approval or ownership.

Synonyms

emboss, imprint

Examples of usage

He stamped his initials on the letter to show that it was from him.
The artist stamped her logo on the painting before selling it.

Translations

Translations of the word "stamp" in other languages:

🇵🇹 selo

carimbo
estampa

🇮🇳 डाक टिकट

मुहर
छाप

🇩🇪 Briefmarke

Stempel
Abdruck

🇮🇩 prangko

cap
stempel

🇺🇦 марка

штамп
печатка

🇵🇱 znaczek

stempel
pieczęć

🇯🇵 切手 (kitte)

スタンプ (sutanpu)
印 (shirushi)

🇫🇷 timbre

tampon
cachet

🇪🇸 sello

estampilla
cuño

🇹🇷 pul

damga
mühür

🇰🇷 우표 (upyo)

도장 (dojang)
인장 (injang)

🇸🇦 طابع بريد

ختم
طابع

🇨🇿 známka

razítko
pečeť

🇸🇰 známka

pečiatka
pečať

🇨🇳 邮票 (yóupiào)

印章 (yìnzhāng)
印记 (yìnjì)

🇸🇮 znamka

žig
pečat

🇮🇸 frímerki

stimpill
innsigli

🇰🇿 марка

мөртабаны
мөр

🇬🇪 მარკა

შტამპი
ბეჭედი

🇦🇿 marka

möhür
damğa

🇲🇽 sello

estampilla
cuño

Word origin

The word 'stamp' originated from the Old French word 'estamper', meaning to stamp, and it has been used in English since the 13th century. The concept of using stamps for postage dates back to the 19th century, revolutionizing the way mail was delivered. Over time, stamps have become collectible items and a part of philatelic history.