Meaning & Definition of word "Postage"

Postage

/ˈpoʊstɪdʒ/

1. The charge for the transmission of a letter or package by mail.
- Example: I need to buy some postage to send this letter.
2. The stamps or labels affixed to a letter or package to indicate that postage has been paid.
- Example: Make sure to affix the correct postage before mailing your package.
3. The system or service used for sending mail.
- Example: The postage will vary depending on the destination and the speed of delivery.
4. An act of sending something by mail.
- Example: I arranged for the postage of the documents to be handled by the courier.

Derived from the word 'post', which refers to the system of mail delivery, combined with the suffix '-age' denoting action or resulting condition.

postage due:

A charge that must be paid upon delivery if the postage was insufficient on the initial mailing.

prepaid postage:

Postage that has been paid for in advance, usually via stamps or a postage meter.

first-class postage:

The type of mail service that is the fastest and most expensive.

post:

The method or system of sending letters and packages.

stamp:

A small piece of paper affixed to a letter or package as proof of payment for postage.

mail:

Letters and packages sent through the postal system.

Meaning: To mail something.

Example Sentence: I'm going to postage that letter right now.

Meaning: To handle the logistics of sending something.

Example Sentence: Let me know when you're ready, and I'll take care of the postage.