freepostn.

Brit.

/ˈfriːpəʊst/, U.S.

/ˈfriˌpoʊst/

Forms: also with capital initial.

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: free adj., post n.³

Etymology: < free adj. + post n.³ Compare earlier freephone n. Compare also earlier post-free adv.

British.

A service whereby the postal charge on mail sent to a business or other organization is borne by the recipient rather than by the sender, used esp. for responses to advertisements or charitable appeals. Frequently attributive.

ΘΚΠ

society > communication > correspondence > postal services > [noun] > types of service

printed paper1553

letter post1660

penny post1680

general post1687

parcel post1790

penny postage1798

twopenny post1811

twopenny1818

printed matter1836

parcel delivery1837

bangy1842

book post1848

special delivery1865

V.P.P.1888

express delivery1891

rural free delivery1891

certified mail1955

recorded delivery1960

Mailgram1969

freepost1970

1970 Times 1 Dec. 23/2 The Post Office Corporation announced plans yesterday for a new service, known as Freepost, which will enable customers to write to business firms without paying postage.

1990 Mountain Nov. 7/2 (advt.) For further information on the Mountain Equipment Extreme range of clothing.., complete the freepost coupon and send.

1998 This Caring Business Feb. 5/1 (advt.) If you would like further information on any of the following products or services from this issue please tick the boxes and return by Freepost.

2005 In Store Marketing (Nexis) 10 Feb. 13 Ask for a freepost bag for the Tsunami Recycling Appeal—then drop your item in the post.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2008; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

freepostv.

Brit.

/ˈfriːpəʊst/, U.S.

/ˈfriˌpoʊst/

Forms: also with capital initial.

Origin: Formed within English, by conversion. Etymon: freepost n.

Etymology: < freepost n.

British.

transitive. To send by freepost.

ΘΚΠ

society > communication > correspondence > sending items > send items [verb (transitive)] > by freepost

freepost1972

1972 Daily Tel. 20 Jan. 3 (advt.) Fill it in and Freepost it—today.

1996 Precision Marketing (Nexis) 25 Nov. 8 The response mechanism offered..a reply coupon which could be either faxed or freeposted.

1999 Sun 22 June (Money Suppl.) 7/3 If the prospect of being significantly better off appeals, Freepost the coupon or Freephone to find out more.

2006 Ecologist Feb. 71/3 Wrap up a brick and freepost it back to the company who's pestering you.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2008; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	freepost
释义	freepostn. Brit. /ˈfriːpəʊst/, U.S. /ˈfriˌpoʊst/ Forms: also with capital initial. Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: free adj., post n.³ Etymology: < free adj. + post n.³ Compare earlier freephone n. Compare also earlier post-free adv. British. A service whereby the postal charge on mail sent to a business or other organization is borne by the recipient rather than by the sender, used esp. for responses to advertisements or charitable appeals. Frequently attributive. ΘΚΠ society > communication > correspondence > postal services > [noun] > types of service printed paper1553 letter post1660 penny post1680 general post1687 parcel post1790 penny postage1798 twopenny post1811 twopenny1818 printed matter1836 parcel delivery1837 bangy1842 book post1848 special delivery1865 V.P.P.1888 express delivery1891 rural free delivery1891 certified mail1955 recorded delivery1960 Mailgram1969 freepost1970 1970 Times 1 Dec. 23/2 The Post Office Corporation announced plans yesterday for a new service, known as Freepost, which will enable customers to write to business firms without paying postage. 1990 Mountain Nov. 7/2 (advt.) For further information on the Mountain Equipment Extreme range of clothing.., complete the freepost coupon and send. 1998 This Caring Business Feb. 5/1 (advt.) If you would like further information on any of the following products or services from this issue please tick the boxes and return by Freepost. 2005 In Store Marketing (Nexis) 10 Feb. 13 Ask for a freepost bag for the Tsunami Recycling Appeal—then drop your item in the post. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2008; most recently modified version published online March 2022). freepostv. Brit. /ˈfriːpəʊst/, U.S. /ˈfriˌpoʊst/ Forms: also with capital initial. Origin: Formed within English, by conversion. Etymon: freepost n. Etymology: < freepost n. British. transitive. To send by freepost. ΘΚΠ society > communication > correspondence > sending items > send items [verb (transitive)] > by freepost freepost1972 1972 Daily Tel. 20 Jan. 3 (advt.) Fill it in and Freepost it—today. 1996 Precision Marketing (Nexis) 25 Nov. 8 The response mechanism offered..a reply coupon which could be either faxed or freeposted. 1999 Sun 22 June (Money Suppl.) 7/3 If the prospect of being significantly better off appeals, Freepost the coupon or Freephone to find out more. 2006 Ecologist Feb. 71/3 Wrap up a brick and freepost it back to the company who's pestering you. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2008; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1970v.1972
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