How to Pronounce "postmarks"
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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.
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The old letter has several postmarks on the envelope.
If the postmarks aren’t clear, it can be hard to track when a letter was sent.
Some people collect postmarks instead of stamps, searching for unique dates and places.
Collectors look for rare postmarks from different countries.