stamp
Pronunciation: [stæmp]
Word
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?
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