Synonyms for

Postage

Verb / ˈpəʊstʌdʒ / / ˈpəʊstɪdʒ / Another word for postage — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the amount of money required for mailing a letter or package

Synonyms & similar words

postagestamp stamp carriage freight fare tariff price cost expense charge fee levy duty assessment tax toll rate

Synonyms by register

Formal

carriage freight charges shipping costs

Informal

stamp cost mailing fee

Common collocations

  • buy postage
  • purchase postage
  • postage stamp
  • postage meter
  • postage due
  • international postage
  • domestic postage
  • postage cost

Word family

noun postage

Usage note

Postage refers specifically to the cost of sending mail. It is often used in conjunction with 'stamp' or 'meter'.

Example sentences

  1. I need to put more postage on this envelope.
  2. The postage for international mail is higher than for domestic mail.
  3. She forgot to put the correct postage on the package.
  4. The postage for a postcard is cheaper than for a letter.
  5. He paid the postage and sent the letter.

Quotes

  • A stamp is worth a thousand words – and a lot of postage.
  • Somebody once said that in looking for people to hire, you look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence, and energy. And if you don't have the first, the other two will kill you. You think about it; it's true. If you hire somebody without [integrity], you really want them to be dumb and lazy.
  • The best way to send letters is with postage stamps.

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