Definition
a stamp: a mark, an imprint, a mould; a small adhesive token stuck on a letter or package to indicate that postal fees have been paid
a postage stamp is another term for the "stamp" used to send a letter or package
Could you buy me some stamps at the post-office? I need to post a letter.
to give something a stamp of approval to give something the thumbs up, to approve something
to stamp: to print, to mark, to impress, to engrave, to imprint
This package is stamped "confidential" in big black letters.
My award is stamped with the official seal of the mayor.
Pronunciation examples
UK: I hope my project will get the stamp of approval from the boss.
US: Do you sell stamps? I need to send this letter to Mexico.
- "-45 Klubecks and 3 postage stamps."
- "Stay tuned everyone, because next we'll meet the man with the biggest stamp collection in the world."
- "STAMP"
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