Postmark (Noun)
Meaning
A cancellation mark stamped on mail by postal officials; indicates the post office and date of mailing.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The postmark on the envelope showed that it was mailed from Paris on June 10th.
- She carefully examined the postmark on the old letter to determine its origin.
- The postmark on the package indicated that it was sent from a small town in rural Texas.
- Collectors often look for rare or unusual postmarks to add to their collections.
- The postmark on the card was smudged, but she could still make out the date and the name of the post office.