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

It was black and square— bigger than a postage stamp, smaller than a bar of soap.

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The idea for a commemorative postage stamp was suggested by sub-postmasters, and could help raise funds for Lost Chances and educational initiatives related to the scandal.

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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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