postmark Definition
an official mark stamped on a letter or other postal item, typically indicating the place and date of posting..
Using postmark: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "postmark" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The postmark on the envelope indicated that it had been mailed from New York City.
Example
The letter was returned to the sender because it had no postmark.
Example
The post office uses a special machine to apply the postmark to letters and packages.
postmark Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for postmark
- cancellation
- postal marking
Phrases with postmark
a postmark applied to an envelope on the first day of issue of a postage stamp
Example
He collected first day cover postmarks from all over the world.
handstamp postmark
a postmark applied by hand rather than by machine
Example
The collector was excited to find a rare handstamp postmark on the envelope.
pre-cancelled postmark
a postmark applied to mail that has already been cancelled, indicating that the postage has been paid
Example
The pre-cancelled postmark saved time and effort for the postal workers.
Summary: postmark in Brief
A 'postmark' [pōstˌmärk] is an official mark stamped on a letter or other postal item, indicating the place and date of posting. It is used to verify that a letter has been sent and when it was sent. Examples of usage include 'The postmark on the envelope indicated that it had been mailed from New York City.' and 'The post office uses a special machine to apply the postmark to letters and packages.'
