Postmarks Meaning in English
word · lemma: postmark
Definition
Marks or stamps placed on mailed items by a post office to show the date and place they were sent. Postmarks are usually printed over the postage stamp, making it unusable again.
Usage & Nuances
"Postmarks" is a formal postal term, commonly used in collecting (philately) and official correspondence. Usually appears in plural when talking about collections. Not to be confused with modern tracking barcodes or "stamps," which are for payment.
Example Sentences
The old letter has several postmarks on the envelope.
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If the postmarks aren’t clear, it can be hard to track when a letter was sent.
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Some people collect postmarks instead of stamps, searching for unique dates and places.
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Collectors look for rare postmarks from different countries.
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The postmarks show the letter was sent last week.
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She collects old envelopes with unusual postmarks for her hobby.
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