Meaning & use

Stamp

noun·Everyday

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A small adhesive piece of paper affixed to mail to indicate that postage has been paid.

See it in a sentence

She licked the stamp and pressed it onto the envelope.

He collects rare stamps from the nineteenth century.

A note on using this word

As a verb, 'to stamp' means to bring one's foot down forcefully, or to mark something with an official imprint, as in a 'stamp of approval.'

Words with a similar meaning

postage stamp

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Another way to use it

2. verb

To bring one's foot down heavily and suddenly onto the ground.

The toddler stamped his feet in frustration.

3. verb

To impress a mark or design onto a surface using a device or tool.

The clerk stamped the document with the office seal.

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