postage
2 synonyms for postage, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The fee charged to send a letter or parcel through the mail.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
postage stamp
How to use postage
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
pay postage
postage stamp
postage and packing
free postage
Etymology
Formed from post (mail) plus the suffix -age, which turns a word into a noun about cost or process.
Full origin of postage →Frequently asked questions
What does “postage” mean?
The word “postage” means the fee charged to send a letter or parcel through the mail. In plain terms, what you pay to send something by mail, or the stamp that proves you paid it.
How do you pronounce “postage”?
“Postage” is pronounced POHS-tihj (/ˈpoʊstɪd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “postage” in a sentence?
Here is “postage” used in a sentence: “Postage went up again, so mailing a card now costs more than it used to.”
What part of speech is “postage”?
“Postage” is a noun.
Is “postage” a common word?
“Postage” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “postage” have?
“Postage” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the fee charged to send a letter or parcel through the mail.
