Meaning of the word postmark in English

What does postmark mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

postmark

US /ˈpoʊst.mɑːrk/

UK /ˈpəʊst.mɑːk/

an official mark stamped on a letter or parcel at a post office, indicating the place and date of posting and cancelling the stamp

Example:

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The letter had a clear postmark from London.

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Check the postmark to see when it was sent.

Synonym:

cancellation mark date stamp postal mark

stamp a postmark on (a letter or parcel)

Example:

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The clerk will postmark your letter at the counter.

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Make sure they postmark it today.

Synonym:

stamp cancel