stamp
word
Definition
A stamp is a small piece of paper you put on a letter before mailing it. It can also mean a tool or mark used to print a design, date, or official sign on something.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly, 'stamp' means a postal 'stamp' or an official 'stamp' on a document. As a verb, 'stamp' can mean press a mark onto something or bring your foot down hard: 'stamp the form' vs. 'stamp your feet'. Common phrases: 'a first-class stamp', 'rubber stamp', 'stamp approval on'.
Example Sentences
I bought a stamp for this letter.
basic
Please stamp the form here.
basic
The child stamped his feet in the snow.
basic
Do we have a stamp, or do I need to stop by the post office?
natural
The manager stamped the papers without even reading them.
natural
She was so angry she stamped out of the room.
natural