postmark
1 synonym for postmark, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A mark stamped on mail by the postal service showing where and when it was processed.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A mark stamped on mail by the postal service showing where and when it was processed.
“The postmark showed the letter had been sent from Paris.”
2. verb
To stamp mail with a postmark.
“The letter was postmarked the day before her birthday.”
How to use postmark
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
bear a postmark
postmarked before/after
Etymology
A compound of post (mail) and mark.
Full origin of postmark →Frequently asked questions
What does “postmark” mean?
The word “postmark” means a mark stamped on mail by the postal service showing where and when it was processed. In plain terms, the date-and-place stamp put on mail when it's processed.
How do you pronounce “postmark”?
“Postmark” is pronounced POHST-mahrk (/ˈpoʊstˌmɑɹk/ in IPA).
How do you use “postmark” in a sentence?
Here is “postmark” used in a sentence: “The postmark showed the letter had been sent from Paris.”
What part of speech is “postmark”?
Depending on how it is used, “postmark” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “postmark” have?
“Postmark” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a mark stamped on mail by the postal service showing where and when it was processed.
