stamp (A2)

noun, verb

Pronunciation: /stæmp/

Definition

A small piece of paper with a sticky back, bought from a post office, that you stick on a letter or package to show that you have paid the post office for sending it.

Examples

• The letter won't be delivered without a stamp.

• I need to buy some stamps to mail these postcards.

• She licked the stamp and stuck it firmly on the envelope.

How to Use stamp

stamp on (verb phrase)

To bring your foot down heavily on something or someone. — "Don't stamp on the flowers!"

stamp out (verb phrase)

To suppress or destroy something completely. — "The government is determined to stamp out corruption."

stamp of approval (idiom)

Official permission or agreement. — "The project finally got the stamp of approval from the board."

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