stamps
n. countablen. small pieces of paper you buy and stick onto an envelope or package. They show that you have paid the cost to send your mail through the post office.
n. small adhesive pieces of paper issued by a postal authority to indicate that the required postage has been paid. Often collected as a hobby or used as a proof of payment for delivery services.
I need to buy some stamps for these letters.
She carefully placed the stamps on the upper right corner of the envelope before dropping it in the mailbox.
While digital postage has become the standard for corporate shipping, many individuals still prefer the tactile tradition of using physical stamps for personal correspondence and holiday cards.
Usually used in the plural when referring to the general items, but singular when referring to a specific unit.