B2nounbusinessmoney
US/ˈpoʊst.ɪdʒ/
UK/ˈpəʊst.ɪdʒ/
the money you pay to send a letter or package by mail
In context
Postage for this package to Canada costs about fifteen dollars.
Free postage is included when you order more than fifty dollars of goods.
Please add enough postage to the envelope, or it will be returned.
Words that go with postage
noun + noun
- postage and handlingPrices do not include postage and handling.
- postage stampA postage stamp is not enough for an international parcel.
- postage costsPostage costs have risen sharply this year.
- postage rateThe postage rate depends on weight.
adjective + noun
- free postageWe offer free postage on all online orders.
verb + noun
- pay postageThe buyer pays postage on returns.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The postage is two postages.Correct: The postage is two dollars.