postmark

[pohst-mahrk]

noun

1. an official mark stamped on letters and other mail, serving as a cancellation of the postage stamp and indicating the place, date, and sometimes time of sending or receipt.

verb (used with object)

1. to stamp with a postmark.

postmark

/ ˈpəʊstˌmɑːk /

noun

1. any mark stamped on mail by postal officials, such as a simple obliteration, date mark, or indication of route See also cancellation

verb

1. (tr) to put such a mark on mail

Other Word Forms

• unpostmarked adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of postmark¹

First recorded in 1670–80; post ³ + mark ¹

Example Sentences

Royal Mail has, however, announced plans to mark England's win with a special postmark, which will be applied to stamped mail across the UK from Monday to Friday.

From BBC

But the Royal Mail has announced plans to mark England's win with a special postmark, which will be applied to stamped mail across the UK from Monday to Friday.

From BBC

Back in March, he signed an executive order requiring voters to present proof of citizenship to vote and all ballots to be received by election day, not simply postmarked as many states allow.

From Salon

It says states also must limit their counting of ballots to those received by election day — not postmarked by then, as California and some other states currently allow — or risk losing federal funding.

From Los Angeles Times

It was also postmarked London on 12 April.

From BBC

Related Words

• forward 
• send