postage
word
Definition
The money you pay to send a letter or package by mail.
Usage & Nuances
Uncountable noun; used for the cost of mailing, not the stamp itself (which is 'postage stamp'). Common phrases: 'pay the postage', 'postage paid', 'postage included'. Distinct from 'shipping' (broader, often for goods transport).
Spanish: franqueoPortuguese (BR): franqueioPortuguese (PT): porteChinese (Simplified): 邮资Chinese (Traditional): 郵資Hindi: डाक शुल्कArabic: رسوم البريدBengali: ডাক খরচRussian: почтовый сбор - почтовые расходыJapanese: 郵便料金Vietnamese: cước phí bưu điệnKorean: 우편 요금Turkish: posta ücretiUrdu: ڈاک خرچIndonesian: biaya pos
Example Sentences
How much is the postage for this letter?
basic
Please add enough postage to your package.
basic
Oops, I forgot to put postage on the postcard.
natural
Is the postage included in the price, or do I have to pay extra?
natural
The postage is already paid.
basic
They raised the postage again this year—sending letters keeps getting pricier.
natural