Look up lop, lopper, or loppers in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. The word lopper can be used in the singular or the plural, with precisely the same meaning. The plural form, most common in speech but less so in print, is a plurale tantum, and seems to be on the model of a pair of scissors.
1 The Department of State Passport Fees website breaks down all the standard government fees. 2  Breaking down the specific costs, the application fee for a passport booklet is $75 for adults (16+) and $60 for children. 3  Applying for a passport card costs $20 for adults and $10 for children.
Costs for a U.S. passport begin at $135. (Photo: Creatas Images/Creatas/Getty Images ) Passports are a travel essential these days for every American because of the rewriting of travel laws to strengthen border security after 2001. Prior to that, travel to Mexico and Canada did not require a passport. Passport cards offer a cheaper option to the $135-plus cost of a passport book and can be used for land ...