noun
postmark
POHST-mahrk
Postmark (noun) means a mark stamped on mail by the postal service showing where and when it was processed. Example: “The postmark showed the letter had been sent from Paris.”
noun
1
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."
"Entries must have a postmark dated before June 1st."
verb
1
To stamp mail with a postmark.
"The letter was postmarked the day before her birthday."
How to use postmark
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe date-and-place stamp put on mail when it's processed.
Common pairings
bear a postmark
postmarked before/after
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Word forms
- Plural
- postmarks
- Third person singular
- postmarks
- Past tense
- postmarked
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The _____ showed the letter had been sent from Paris.
Etymology
A compound of post (mail) and mark.
Synonyms
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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.
