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stamp

Pronunciation: [stæmp]

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Learn how to use stamp in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “postal service”

(noun) a small piece of paper that you put on a letter or package to show that you've paid for it to be sent. It's usually colorful and has pictures or symbols.

Example

I bought a beautiful stamp with a picture of a butterfly for my letter.

Example

My letter couldn't be sent because I forgot to put a stamp on it.

Example

Do you have any stamps we can use to mail this package?

Context: “making marks”

(verb) to press a shape or design onto a surface, usually with a tool or device. This is how you make a logo or a picture appear on paper.

Example

I like to stamp my art projects with colorful designs.

Example

He didn’t stamp the paper hard enough, so the image was faint.

Example

Can you stamp the date on this document before we send it?

Context: “movement”

(verb) to put your foot down hard on the ground. It's like when you jump and land really firmly.

Example

She likes to stamp her feet in the snow to make footprints.

Example

He didn't stamp his feet in excitement when he saw his favorite toy.

Example

Why did you stamp your feet when you were cold?

How to pronounce stamp

Pronunciation: [stæmp]

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