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Definition of postage

postage

/ˈpoʊs.tɪdʒ/
post · age
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• noun

1

The amount of money charged for conveying a letter or parcel by public post.

Example

"Due to rising operational costs, the national postal service announced an increase in domestic postage."

2

The stamps or marks affixed to mail indicating that the postal charge has been paid.

Example

"She attached the correct postage to the envelope before dropping it into the mail slot."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Late 16th century: formed from the noun 'post' (referring to a courier or mail system) plus the suffix '-age' (indicating a charge or fee).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Postage. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/postage
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