postagemark
nounUK /ˈpəʊstɪdʒmɑːk/
US /ˈpoʊstɪdʒmɑːrk/
A small printed mark on an envelope that shows the postage has been paid.
The old letter had a faded postagemark in the corner.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A printed mark used to cancel a postage stamp so it cannot be used again.
The postagemark across the stamp showed it had already been used.
3. A dated mark stamped on mail to record when and where it was sent.
The postagemark proved the letter was mailed on Monday.
4. A printed label or impression showing that postal fees have been paid.
The parcel carried a postagemark from the local post office.