postage

American  

[poh-stij] / ˈpoʊ stɪdʒ /

noun

1. the charge for the conveyance of a letter or other matter sent by mail, usually prepaid by means of a stamp or stamps.

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postage British  

/ ˈpəʊstɪdʒ /

noun

1. 1. the charge for delivering a piece of mail

   2. ( as modifier )

      postage charges

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Etymology

Origin of postage

First recorded in 1580–90; post ³ + -age

Example Sentences

The third year, there wasn’t enough rain to wet a postage stamp.

From Literature

Except now it has postage and an address on the front.

From Literature

He also repaid half his salary to cover “minor items such as postage/delivery fees” and other personal expenses the company incurred, it says in a securities filing.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mail carriers say they’re more than prepared to handle the increased volume in deliveries — but only if you get postage on your packages and ship them quickly.

From Los Angeles Times

It is about the size of a postage stamp and thinner than a credit card.

From Science Daily