postage

[ˈpəʊstɪdʒ]

postage Definition

• 1. the amount of money paid for sending a letter or package by post
• 2. the stamps, labels, or printing on an envelope or package that shows the amount of money paid and the place and date of posting

Using postage: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "postage" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The postage for this package is $10.

• Example

  I forgot to put enough postage on the envelope.

• Example

  The postage stamp has a picture of the Queen on it.

postage Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for postage

• mailing cost
• postal charge
• shipping fee

Phrases with postage

• postage due

  the amount of money that should have been paid for postage but was not

  Example

  I had to pay postage due because I didn't put enough stamps on the package.

• postage stamp

  a small piece of paper with a design on it that is stuck onto an envelope or package to show that the postage has been paid

  Example

  I collect rare postage stamps from all over the world.

• postage meter

  a machine used to print the amount of postage on envelopes or packages

  Example

  The office has a postage meter to make it easier to send out large amounts of mail.

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Summary: postage in Brief

Postage [ˈpəʊstɪdʒ] refers to the amount of money paid for sending a letter or package by post, as well as the stamps, labels, or printing on an envelope or package that show the amount of money paid and the place and date of posting. Examples include 'The postage for this package is $10.' and 'I forgot to put enough postage on the envelope.' Phrases include 'postage due,' 'postage stamp,' and 'postage meter.'