stamp
stamp Lexical Profile
stamp Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A small adhesive piece of paper attached to an envelope or package to indicate that postage has been paid.
"She carefully placed a first-class stamp on the corner of the envelope before dropping it in the mailbox."
An instrument or block used to impress a design or mark on a surface, or the impression itself.
"The document bore the official seal and stamp of the government agency."
A characteristic or distinctive sign, mark, or quality.
"His early musical compositions already bear the stamp of genius."
• verb
To bring down one's foot heavily on the ground or on an object.
"The toddler began to stamp his feet in frustration when he was told it was time to leave."
To impress a pattern, mark, or text onto a surface using an engraved block, die, or similar tool.
"The customs officer will stamp your passport when you arrive at the border."
To affix a postage stamp to an envelope or parcel.
"Please stamp and address the envelopes before sending them out to the clients."
• Rhymes for stamp
Word Origin & Etymology
Middle English: from Old English stempan (verb), of Germanic origin; related to stampede and step. The noun dates from the 16th century.
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