postage

noun

post·​age ˈpō-stij 

1

: the fee for postal service

2

: adhesive stamps or printed indicia representing postal fees

Examples of postage in a Sentence

How much is the postage for this package?

Enclose two dollars for postage and handling.

I hope I put enough postage on the package.

Recent Examples on the Web

In prison, workers earn as little as pennies a day, and much of those earnings go toward purchasing necessities like postage and hygiene supplies at canteens, where prices have risen along with inflation. — Amber Gaudet july 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026

While Amazon shipping varies, postage from Harymor will be calculated based on weight, size and address. — New Atlas, 18 July 2026

Bailey, on the other hand, reported spending more than $914,000, roughly two-thirds of the total his campaign raised during the quarter, on direct mail fundraising and related postage. — Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026

Until next time, may your deadlines be met, your penalties be waived, and your postage be properly paid. — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1536, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing postage

• postage-due stamp
• postage meter
• postage-paid
• postage stamp

Kids Definition

postage

noun

post·​age ˈpō-stij 

: the charge fixed by law for carrying an article by mail