Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stamp

noun, verb
/stamp/
Definition
A small piece of paper with a printed design, issued by the government, that you can stick on a letter or package to show that you have paid for it to be sent.
Examples
  • The letter was posted with a 60-cent stamp.
  • She used a rubber stamp to seal the envelope.
  • He stamped his foot in frustration.
Meaning
To mark an object with an imprint, typically to indicate payment or authenticity.
Synonyms
  • mark
  • imprint
  • seal
  • token