邮票在英语中读作 [stɛmp]，来源于法语词汇 "estampes"。邮票一般用来在邮寄信件或者包裹时支付邮费。
例句:
I need to buy some stamps to send this letter. (我需要买些邮票来寄这封信)
Have you seen the new stamp collection that just came out? (你有看到刚出的新邮票集吗？)
I think I will collect stamps as a hobby. (我想我会把收集邮票作为一项业余爱好)