Pronunciation: /ˈstæmpɪŋ/

Definitions of stamping

noun a mark or impression made by pressing or striking

Example Sentences

A1 I enjoy stamping my feet to make a loud noise.

A2 She was busy stamping envelopes for the mailing campaign.

B1 The official document required a stamping from the authorized department.

B2 The metalworker was skilled in stamping intricate designs onto jewelry.

C1 Stamping out corruption in the government will require a concerted effort.

C2 The artist's unique style of stamping created a buzz in the art world.

verb to impress or mark with a stamp

Example Sentences

A1 I am stamping my feet to make a loud noise.

A2 She was stamping her passport at the airport security checkpoint.

B1 The post office clerk was stamping the letters with the official seal.

B2 The protestor was angrily stamping on the flag in the street.

C1 The artist was meticulously stamping each page of the limited edition book.

C2 The judge was stamping the legal documents with his official seal in the courtroom.

Examples of stamping in a Sentence

formal The machine was used for precision stamping of metal parts.

informal I love stamping my passport with all the different countries I've visited.

slang She's really good at stamping out rumors before they spread.

figurative His words had a stamping effect on her emotions, leaving her feeling shaken.

Grammatical Forms of stamping

past tense

stamped

plural

stampings

comparative

more stamping

superlative

most stamping

present tense

stamp

future tense

will stamp

perfect tense

have stamped

continuous tense

is stamping

singular

stamping

positive degree

stamping

infinitive

to stamp

gerund

stamping

participle

stamping

Origin and Evolution of stamping

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'stamping' originated from the Old French word 'estamper' which means to stamp or mark with a seal.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the usage of 'stamping' has evolved to not only refer to marking with a seal but also to the act of pressing down forcefully with the foot or a tool.