Definition

Describing something that has already been marked or stamped before use.

Example

The prestamped envelopes made mailing the invitations much easier.

Conversation

Did you see the letter I sent you?

Yeah, I got it! It was nice that it came with a prestamped envelope.

I thought it would make things easier for you.

Definitely! I appreciate you thinking ahead like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Prestamped → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "stamp" (from Old English "stampian", meaning to impress or mark). The word "prestamped" means marked or impressed before a certain time or event.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is marked or impressed "before" an event — "pre-" means before, and "stamp" means to mark.

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