postmark
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/ˈpoʊstˌmɑrk/
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/ˈpəʊstˌmɑːk/
mail stamp
Etymology
Etymology Information
'postmark' originates from the combination of 'post' and 'mark', where 'post' refers to mail and 'mark' refers to a stamp or sign.
Historical Evolution
'postmark' evolved from the practice of marking mail with a stamp to indicate the date and place of sending.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a mark on mail', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an official mark stamped on a letter or package, indicating the date and place of sending.
The postmark on the envelope was from Paris.
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Last updated: 2025/02/09 11:21