postage-stamp

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adjective

post·​age-stamp ˈpō-stij-ˌstamp 

: suggesting a postage stamp in size : very small

postage-stamp yards

postage stamp

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noun

: a government adhesive stamp or imprinted stamp for use on mail as evidence of prepayment of postage

Examples of postage-stamp in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Buchanan is always an energetic showman and, in just over 90 seconds, put on an arena-rock performance on a postage-stamp-sized stage. —Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025

Practically postage-stamp size at 430 square feet, the boutique has an intimate feel in dark woods and soft suede walls. —Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 29 June 2025

Noun

Although the Adopt-A-Senior program is full, individuals can still bring items such as postage stamps, blankets and large print puzzle books to the center for distribution. —Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Dec. 2025

Peering through a magnifying glass, however, reveals fine details in the small print measuring about two inches by three inches, or about three times the size of a postage stamp. —Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1938, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1829, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for postage-stamp

• amp
• champ
• clamp
• cramp
• damp
• gamp
• lamp
• ramp
• samp
• scamp
• stamp
• tamp

Kids Definition

postage stamp

noun

: a government stamp used on mail to show that postage has been paid