freepost
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: 1.52 in modern English
13
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A postal service allowing a person to send mail without affixing postage, the recipient paying when collecting the mail.
British usage; Uncountable
noun
A postal service allowing an electoral candidate, political party or government department to send mail wholly paid for by Royal Mail (as the statutory universal postal service provider).
British usage; Uncountable
Example Sentences
- "There are greater constraints on the complexity and length of the questionnaire: if it is not short, simple and easy to complete the respondent is likely to bin it. A stamped addressed envelope or a freepost number can be used to facilitate return."
- "There is a belief that real postage stamps lead to a greater response. This seems to be because respondents see the stamp as money and are less likely to throw it away; in comparison, a freepost or pre-paid envelope is worthless."
- "Freepost on one election communication"
Etymology
Usage
- British usage
- Uncountable