Pronunciation

/postɪdʒ/

Definitions

• Noun: (countable) The amount of money paid for the conveyance of letters, packets, or goods by mail, usually according to weight or size. For example: “The cost of international postage has increased recently.”
• Verb: To affix or pay for the postage on a letter or package. For example: “Please remember to post the letter before leaving.”

Phrases

• “Buy stamps for postage” means to purchase the necessary stamps to send mail.
• “Collect postage” refers to the process of accumulating stamps for mailing purposes.
• “First-class postage” denotes higher-quality or faster mail service with additional fees.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “I need to buy some stamps to cover the first-class postage for my package.”
• Verb: “She went to the post office to post her letters and packages.”
• Phrasal Verb: “The post office requires an additional surcharge for express postage.”

Synonyms

• Stamps
• Mailage
• Delivery charges
• Postal fees
• Postage fees

Antonyms

• Free shipping
• No charge
• Exemption from postage