noun Uncommon

stamping

STAM-pihng

Stamping (noun) means the sound or act of stamping the feet. Example: “The stamping of boots echoed through the hallway.”

noun

The sound or act of stamping the feet.

"The stamping of boots echoed through the hallway."

A manufacturing process that uses dies and heavy pressure to shape metal, or the part made this way.

"The factory produces car body panels by stamping sheet metal."

How to use stamping

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither the noise of feet stamping, or a metalworking process that presses parts into shape.

Common pairings

metal stamping stamping foot

Word forms

stampings plural

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Rhymes for stamping

camping tramping cramping clamping

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Frequently asked questions

What does “stamping” mean?

The word “stamping” means the sound or act of stamping the feet. In plain terms, either the noise of feet stamping, or a metalworking process that presses parts into shape.

How do you pronounce “stamping”?

“Stamping” is pronounced STAM-pihng (/ˈstæmpɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “stamping” in a sentence?

Here is “stamping” used in a sentence: “The stamping of boots echoed through the hallway.”

What part of speech is “stamping”?

“Stamping” is a noun.

Is “stamping” a common word?

“Stamping” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “stamping” have?

“Stamping” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the sound or act of stamping the feet.