Postage

/ˈpoʊstɪdʒ/

Meaning & Definition

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

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

To mail something.
I'm going to postage that letter right now.
To handle the logistics of sending something.
Let me know when you're ready, and I'll take care of the postage.