postage — the fee paid for sending mail or packages through the postal system
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the fee paid for sending mail or packages through the postal system
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpoʊstɪdʒ/
Example Sentences
- I forgot to put enough postage on the letter, so it came back like a boomerang!
- The postage for express delivery costs more than the gift itself.
- She collected vintage postage stamps from around the world as a hobby.
postage
NOUN[/ˈpoʊstɪdʒ/]
the fee paid for sending mail or packages through the postal system
the fee paid for sending mail or packages through the postal system
At the cottage, she's hostage to postage!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Postage derives from Middle French 'poste', originally referring to a relay station system where horses were changed during travel. The term evolved to denote the fee charged for postal services operated through these relay networks.
Breakdown
post- (from French 'poste', meaning mail or postal relay station) + -age (suffix denoting a fee, charge, or system of fees).
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📝Examples
“I forgot to put enough postage on the letter, so it came back like a boomerang!”
“The postage for express delivery costs more than the gift itself.”
“She collected vintage postage stamps from around the world as a hobby.”
“Online shopping is great, but don't forget to factor in postage when comparing prices.”
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