ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Postmark

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈpoʊstˌmɑɹk/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Postmark is a noun meaning (transitive) To apply a postmark on.

Meaning

(transitive) To apply a postmark on.

More Meanings

  1. A marking made by a postal service on a delivery, usually indicating the place where and the date and time when the item was received or processed for the first time, mostly serving to cancel a postage stamp.

Example Sentences

He looked at the mauve envelope doubtfully, and examined the postmark. "Where is Pudlington, James? and one might almost ask—why is Pudlington? No town has any right to such an offensive name."

Word Forms

Synonyms for postmark

Depending on context, synonyms include frank.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include frank, cachet, character, stamp, pill, seal.

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