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

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 notes

In plain EnglishA specific, long-running British postage stamp design named after its designer.

Word forms

Machins plural

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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.