backstamp

1 of 2

transitive verb

: to stamp on the back
specifically : to stamp (a piece of mail) with the date of receipt and the name of the receiving post office along the transportation route

backstamp

2 of 2

noun

"
: a stamp (such as a date stamp or postmark) on the back of a piece of mail

Word History

Etymology

Transitive verb

back entry 1 + stamp

First Known Use

Transitive Verb

1904, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1906, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of backstamp was in 1904

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

  • More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
  • Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
  • Advanced search features
  • Ad free!

Dictionary Entries Near backstamp

Cite this Entry

“Backstamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backstamp. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!