stamped; stamping; stamps
1
: to pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument
2
a(1)
: to strike or beat forcibly with the bottom of the foot
(2)
: to bring down (the foot) forcibly
b
: to extinguish or destroy by or as if by stamping with the foot
—usually used with out
stamp out cancer
4
: to cut out, bend, or form with a stamp or die
5
a
: to provide with a distinctive character
stamped with a dreary, institutionalized look—
Bernard Taper
Bernard Taper
b
: characterize
stamped as honest women—W. M. Thackeray
W. M. Thackeray1
: a device or instrument for stamping
2
: the impression or mark made by stamping or imprinting
3
a
: a distinctive character, indication, or mark
b
: a lasting imprint
4
: the act of stamping
5
: a stamped or printed paper affixed in evidence that a tax has been paid
also
: postage stamp
stampless
adjective
Synonyms
Examples of stamp in a Sentence
Verb
He stamped his foot in anger.
He stamped out of the room.
She stamped the bill “paid.”
Noun
There was a stamp on the letter showing the date when it was received.
a stamp left in the mud by some prehistoric beast
Recent Examples on the WebWill Daniel, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2024
The silvery disks inside aren’t meant to melt, just soften, ahead of being stamped.
—Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Apr. 2024
Pole vaulter Jade McKee of King cleared 17 feet in a dual meet, stamping himself as the athlete to beat in the event.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2024
The triumph also rocketed him 53 places to a career-best world No. 34 ranking, but the sweetest winning perk of all was the last-minute ticket stamped to The Masters on Thursday.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 8 Apr. 2024
In addition to paint shop and vehicle assembly equipment, installation is also underway for nearly 4,000 tons of stamping equipment that will produce the sheet metal stampings for Ford’s next electric truck.
—Detroit Free Press, 4 Apr. 2024
However, the French side stamped its authority on the match in the opening stages and deservedly broke the deadlock after 27 minutes thanks to Chawinga’s unerring left-footed finish off the post.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 29 Mar. 2024
Bracha Initial Pendant Necklace $50 Nordstrom The ideal layering piece comes with a subtle nod to her bundle of joy, as it comes stamped with baby’s initial.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2024
Others are lighthouse aficionados who roam this country’s coasts, getting their U.S. Lighthouse Society passports stamped.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2024
Amanda Luberto, The Arizona Republic, 17 Apr. 2024
The shoe has the brand’s signature cork insoles that adapt to the wearer’s feet, along with a tongue stamp exclusive to Minaj’s collection.
—Kayla Blanton, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
The nominal price of an Italian stamp came to $2.96 — the priciest of the 31 nations listed.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2024
Changes in first-class Forever stamp prices Most people use first-class mail to send letters and to pay bills.
—USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
In raw numbers, only four countries had cheaper stamps than the U.S.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 12 Apr. 2024
If the change is approved, First Class stamps for letters will go up by 5 cents to 73 cents starting July 14.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2024
The image featured on the stamp shows a younger Aaron in his batting stance, wearing his Braves uniform (and no helmet).
—John Yoon, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Customers can purchase stamps online at usps.com/shopstamps, by calling 844-737-7826 or at post office locations.
—Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 22 Mar. 2024
Verb
Take the example of Batesville Tool & Die, a small manufacturing company in Batesville, Indiana that makes precision metal stamping components.
—Will Daniel, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2024
The silvery disks inside aren’t meant to melt, just soften, ahead of being stamped.
—Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Apr. 2024
Pole vaulter Jade McKee of King cleared 17 feet in a dual meet, stamping himself as the athlete to beat in the event.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2024
The triumph also rocketed him 53 places to a career-best world No. 34 ranking, but the sweetest winning perk of all was the last-minute ticket stamped to The Masters on Thursday.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 8 Apr. 2024
In addition to paint shop and vehicle assembly equipment, installation is also underway for nearly 4,000 tons of stamping equipment that will produce the sheet metal stampings for Ford’s next electric truck.
—Detroit Free Press, 4 Apr. 2024
However, the French side stamped its authority on the match in the opening stages and deservedly broke the deadlock after 27 minutes thanks to Chawinga’s unerring left-footed finish off the post.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 29 Mar. 2024
Bracha Initial Pendant Necklace $50 Nordstrom The ideal layering piece comes with a subtle nod to her bundle of joy, as it comes stamped with baby’s initial.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2024
Others are lighthouse aficionados who roam this country’s coasts, getting their U.S. Lighthouse Society passports stamped.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2024
Noun
In her second year, Gov. Katie Hobbs has used her veto stamp much less than her first year.
—Amanda Luberto, The Arizona Republic, 17 Apr. 2024
The shoe has the brand’s signature cork insoles that adapt to the wearer’s feet, along with a tongue stamp exclusive to Minaj’s collection.
—Kayla Blanton, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
The nominal price of an Italian stamp came to $2.96 — the priciest of the 31 nations listed.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2024
Changes in first-class Forever stamp prices Most people use first-class mail to send letters and to pay bills.
—USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
In raw numbers, only four countries had cheaper stamps than the U.S.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 12 Apr. 2024
If the change is approved, First Class stamps for letters will go up by 5 cents to 73 cents starting July 14.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2024
The image featured on the stamp shows a younger Aaron in his batting stance, wearing his Braves uniform (and no helmet).
—John Yoon, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Customers can purchase stamps online at usps.com/shopstamps, by calling 844-737-7826 or at post office locations.
—Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 22 Mar. 2024
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stamp
1 of 2 verb
ˈstamp 
senses 1b & 2 are also ˈstämp,
or ˈstȯmp
1
a
: to pound or crush with a heavy instrument
b
: to strike or beat forcibly with the bottom of the foot
c
: to put an end to or destroy by or as if by stamping with the foot
2
: to walk heavily or noisily
3
a
: impress entry 1 sense 1, imprint
stamp the bill "paid"
b
: to attach a stamp to
stamp a letter
4
: to form with a stamp or die
5
: characterize sense 1
stamped as reliable workers
stamper
noun
stamp
2 of 2 noun1
: a device or instrument for stamping
2
: the mark made by stamping
3
: a sign of a special quality
a stamp of genius
4
: the act of stamping
5
a
: a stamped or printed paper attached to something to show that a tax or fee has been paid
b
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