postmark — an official mark stamped on a letter or package by a post office, showing the place and date of posting
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an official mark stamped on a letter or package by a post office, showing the place and date of posting
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpoʊstˌmɑːrk/
Example Sentences
- The detective examined the postmark to determine when the mysterious letter was sent.
- My grandmother collected stamps with interesting postmarks from around the world.
- The love letter's postmark was so smudged that Romeo couldn't tell if it came from Juliet or his pizza delivery service.
postmark
NOUN[/ˈpoʊstˌmɑːrk/]
an official mark stamped on a letter or package by a post office, showing the place and date of posting
a postal worker holds a large rubber stamp above an envelope on the counter. The worker presses the stamp down firmly onto the corner of the envelope. A clear circular mark appears on the envelope showing the stamping action. Another postal worker nearby sorts through a pile of letters that have already been processed. an official mark being stamped on mail by the post office to show place and date of posting
The postmark records the landmark, while the bookmark marks the memory.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Postmark is a compound word formed from post (mail) and mark (impression or sign), emerging in the 19th century with the systematization of postal services. The term arose from the practical need for official postal stamps and cancellation marks to track mail delivery and prevent stamp reuse.
Breakdown
post- (mail service) + mark (stamp or impression) = postmark. The compound combines the noun 'post' referring to the postal system with 'mark' denoting an official stamp or printed impression applied by postal authorities.
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📝Examples
“The detective examined the postmark to determine when the mysterious letter was sent.”
“My grandmother collected stamps with interesting postmarks from around the world.”
“The love letter's postmark was so smudged that Romeo couldn't tell if it came from Juliet or his pizza delivery service.”
“Make sure to mail your application before 5 PM to get today's postmark.”
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