stamp on
phrasal verb
stamped on; stamping on; stamps on
1
: to step heavily on (something) with one's foot
She accidentally stamped on my toe.
2
: to end (something) in a forceful way
The city council stamped on any efforts to build a liquor store.
Examples of stamp on in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The Ukrainian lawmaker also revealed the identity of a Cuban mercenary, Yusbel González Turcas, 52, who is currently detained in Kyiv, and who has several entries to Moscow stamped on his Cuban passport, according to screenshots of the document.
—
Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
In several ways, Iké’s third Caribbean Music Awards victory is a stamp on her latest career chapter.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2025
Markets hardly reacted to the news yet the developments were a reminder of how Trump is putting his stamp on the bank and reshaping its standing in the eyes of the public and peer institutions, and influencing policy and other decisions.
—Reuters, 16 Sep. 2025
Look for a manufacturer stamp on the top of drawers, under the seat rails of chairs, and on the back of case pieces and chests, Lev says.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stamp on
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
In several ways, Iké’s third Caribbean Music Awards victory is a stamp on her latest career chapter.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2025
Markets hardly reacted to the news yet the developments were a reminder of how Trump is putting his stamp on the bank and reshaping its standing in the eyes of the public and peer institutions, and influencing policy and other decisions.
—Reuters, 16 Sep. 2025
Look for a manufacturer stamp on the top of drawers, under the seat rails of chairs, and on the back of case pieces and chests, Lev says.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stamp on
Cite this Entry
“Stamp on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stamp%20on. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share