noun
Machin
MAYT-shihn
Machin (noun) means any of a well-known British series of postage stamps featuring a side profile of Queen Elizabeth II, first issued in 1967. Example: “The stamp collector had a full album devoted to Machin definitives.”
noun
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Any of a well-known British series of postage stamps featuring a side profile of Queen Elizabeth II, first issued in 1967.
"The stamp collector had a full album devoted to Machin definitives."
How to use Machin
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA specific, long-running British postage stamp design named after its designer.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Machins
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Etymology
Named after the artist Arnold Machin, who designed the iconic portrait used on the stamps.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Machin” mean?
The word “Machin” means any of a well-known British series of postage stamps featuring a side profile of Queen Elizabeth II, first issued in 1967. In plain terms, a specific, long-running British postage stamp design named after its designer.
How do you pronounce “Machin”?
“Machin” is pronounced MAYT-shihn (/ˈmeɪt͡ʃɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Machin” in a sentence?
Here is “Machin” used in a sentence: “The stamp collector had a full album devoted to Machin definitives.”
What part of speech is “Machin”?
“Machin” is a noun.
