Synonyms

postcode

American

[pohst-kohd] / ˈpoʊstˌkoʊd /

noun

British.

an official code used by the post office, similar to the U.S. zip code, that adds numbers and letters to addresses to expedite mail delivery.

postcode British

/ ˈpəʊstˌkəʊd /

noun

Also called: postal code. US equivalent: zip code. a code of letters and digits used as part of a postal address to aid the sorting of mail

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Etymology

Origin of postcode

First recorded in 1965–70; post ³ + code

Example Sentences

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The study is being led by scientists at University College London, and is supported by Alzheimer's Research UK, the Alzheimer's Society, with funding from the People's Postcode Lottery.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2025

The scheme is funded by the People's Postcode Lottery and runs from 21 February to 1 March.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2024

KidsOR raised £1m to transport the shipping containers from businesses including the Wood Foundation, Pula Limited, Postcode Trust and Delta Philanthropie, with the Scottish government also donating £250,000 towards the cost of transportation.

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2021

Postcode data leaked to the Local Democracy Reporting Service showed that on 3 April, the area of GL52, next to Cheltenham racecourse, had the highest number of hospitalised Covid-19 sufferers in Gloucestershire.

From The Guardian • Jun. 3, 2020

The Postcode 3000 campaign that began in the 1990s is considered an international lesson in how to revitalise city centres that hollow out after the work day ends.

From The Guardian • Apr. 9, 2018

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