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postage

American

[poh-stij] / ˈpoʊ stɪdʒ /

noun

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

postage British

/ ˈpəʊstɪdʒ /

noun

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

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She said a friend in the UK sent her a box of gluten-free goods each month which "ends up being cheaper, even including the postage" compared to buying the products in Guernsey.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

The championships are considered a major cultural event in the Netherlands, even featuring special postage stamps with the logo of a ladle and potato masher.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

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 • Dec. 8, 2025

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

From Science Daily • Dec. 8, 2025

It had a yard the size of a postage stamp and the grass never seemed to grow enough to need mowing.

From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen

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