postage

[poh-stij]

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.

postage

/ ˈpəʊstɪdʒ /

noun

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

   2. ( as modifier )

      postage charges

Word History and Origins

Origin of postage¹

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

Example Sentences

Even if the corrective notices are mailed to voter households rather than individual voters, the postage alone is likely to be millions of dollars, in addition to the cost of printing the postcards.

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The inquiry was shown photos of the package sent to Rudakubana, including a postage label which said "age verification" and "over 18 only".

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The items are free for members, aside from a small fee for postage and packaging.

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"These stamps are more than postage - they are a celebration of Irish culture, a keepsake for fans, and a lasting tribute to 25 years of Westlife," she said.

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By February the next year, she was appearing on postage stamps and attending banquets for top officials - described as Kim Jong Un's "respected" daughter.

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