postage

[ poh-stij ]

noun

1. the charge for the conveyance of a letter or other matter sent by mail, usually prepaid by means of a stamp or stamps.

postage

/ ˈpəʊstɪdʒ /

noun

1. 1. the charge for delivering a piece of mail
   2. ( as modifier )

      postage charges

Word History and Origins

Origin of postage¹

First recorded in 1580–90; post ³ + -age

Example Sentences

The museum’s chief curator has lamented that “it looks like a postage stamp.”

From Los Angeles Times

Under DeJoy, first-class postage rates have been raised seven times in four years, from 55 cents in January 2021 to 73 cents as of July this year.

From Los Angeles Times

All vote-by-mail ballots in California come with a prepaid postage return envelope, so no stamps are needed.

From Los Angeles Times

But despite parcel postage growing and stamps being hiked several times in the past two years, the company has struggled financially, making a heavy £419m loss last year.

From BBC

Ms Robertson said the SQA was “not aware” of any students receiving their postage results early.

From BBC