Penny Black

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛni blæk/

Definitions of Penny Black

noun a type of postage stamp issued in Britain in 1840, known for being the world's first adhesive postage stamp

Example Sentences

A1 I found a Penny Black stamp in my grandfather's old collection.

A2 The Penny Black is considered the world's first adhesive postage stamp.

B1 Collectors often seek out Penny Black stamps for their historical significance.

B2 The Penny Black was issued in the United Kingdom in 1840.

C1 The Penny Black revolutionized the postal system by introducing prepaid postage.

C2 A rare Penny Black stamp in mint condition can fetch a high price at auction.

Examples of Penny Black in a Sentence

formal The Penny Black was the world's first adhesive postage stamp, issued in Great Britain in 1840.

informal Do you collect Penny Black stamps? I heard they're quite valuable.

slang I found a Penny Black stamp in my grandma's old letters - it's pretty cool!

figurative Her words were like a Penny Black stamp, leaving a lasting impression on everyone who read them.

Grammatical Forms of Penny Black

• past tense: Penny Blacked
• plural: Penny Blacks
• comparative: more Penny Black
• superlative: most Penny Black
• present tense: Penny Blacks
• future tense: will Penny Black
• perfect tense: have Penny Blacked
• continuous tense: is Penny Blacking
• singular: Penny Black
• positive degree: Penny Black
• infinitive: to Penny Black
• gerund: Penny Blacking
• participle: Penny Blacked

Origin and Evolution of Penny Black

First Known Use: 1840 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'Penny Black' originated from the world's first adhesive postage stamp, which was issued in the United Kingdom in 1840.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer specifically to the Penny Black stamp, the term has evolved to become a widely recognized symbol of philately and postal history.