Pronunciation: /stæmp/

Definitions of stamp

noun a small piece of paper with a design on it that is stuck onto a letter or package before it is posted

Example Sentences

A1 I need a stamp to mail this letter.

A2 She collects stamps from different countries.

B1 The stamp on the envelope was faded and barely legible.

B2 The post office sells a variety of stamps for different postage rates.

C1 The rare stamp was sold at auction for a high price.

C2 The stamp on the official document was embossed with the company's logo.

verb to bring down (the foot) forcibly on the ground or a hard surface

Example Sentences

A1 She stamps her feet when she's angry.

A2 He stamped the envelope with the address before sending it.

B1 The post office stamped the package with the date of receipt.

B2 The collector carefully stamped each coin in his collection with his initials.

C1 The artist stamped his unique mark on each piece of pottery he created.

C2 The official stamped the document with the approval seal before it could be processed.

Examples of stamp in a Sentence

formal The stamp on the envelope indicated that the letter had been processed by the post office.

informal I need to buy a stamp before I can mail this letter.

slang I found a cool stamp for my collection at the flea market.

figurative Her words left a lasting stamp on my heart.

Grammatical Forms of stamp

past tense

stamped

plural

stamps

comparative

more stamp

superlative

most stamp

present tense

stamp

future tense

will stamp

perfect tense

have stamped

continuous tense

is stamping

singular

stamp

positive degree

stamp

infinitive

to stamp

gerund

stamping

participle

stamping

Origin and Evolution of stamp

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'stamp' originated from the Old French word 'estamper' which meant to stamp or to mark with a seal.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'stamp' evolved to not only refer to marking with a seal, but also to the act of pressing or pounding something with a tool or object to create an impression or mark.