Stamp Definition & Meaning
stamp
- noun
- the distinctive form in which a thing is made; "pottery of this cast was found throughout the region"
- a type or class; "more men of his stamp are needed"
- a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving; "he put his stamp on the envelope"
- a small adhesive token stuck on a letter or package to indicate that that postal fees have been paid
- something that can be used as an official medium of payment
- a small piece of adhesive paper that is put on an object to show that a government tax has been paid
- machine consisting of a heavy bar that moves vertically for pounding or crushing ores
- a block or die used to imprint a mark or design
- a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents
- verb
- walk heavily; "The men stomped through the snow in their heavy boots"
- to mark, or produce an imprint in or on something; "a man whose name is permanently stamped on our maps"
- reveal clearly as having a certain character; "His playing stamps him as a Romantic"
- affix a stamp to; "Are the letters properly stamped?"
- treat or classify according to a mental stereotype; "I was stereotyped as a lazy Southern European"
- destroy or extinguish as if by stamping with the foot; "Stamp fascism into submission"; "stamp out tyranny"
- form or cut out with a mold, form, or die; "stamp needles"
- crush or grind with a heavy instrument; "stamp fruit extract the juice"
- raise in a relief; "embossed stationery"
"Stamp" in song lyrics
See how stamp is used in real songs:
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"Because without him don't you know that we would on foot stamp"
Above the Law — Pimpology 101 -
"And when it's all said and done I'll have my face on a stamp"
Apathy f/ Celph Titled, C-Rayz Walz, Rise — The Smackdown -
"can do, hard to handle and to, stamp"
Artifacts f/ Redman — Cummin Thru Ya F--kin' Block
Words that rhyme with stamp
Usage tips for "stamp"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "stamp" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for stamp to find words that pair well.