zip code

¹ American  

Or ZIP code,

noun

1. a system used in the U.S. to facilitate the delivery of mail, consisting of a five- or nine-digit code printed directly after the address, the first five digits initial code indicating the state and post office or postal zone, the last four expanded code the box section or number, portion of a rural route, building, or other specific delivery location.

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zip-code ² American  

[zip-kohd] / ˈzɪpˌkoʊd /

Or ZIP-code,

verb (used with object)

zip-coded, zip-coding

1. to provide or mark with a zip code.

   Zip-code all mail.

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zip code British  

noun

1. the US equivalent of postcode

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Etymology

Origin of zip code

An Americanism first recorded in 1960–65, Z(one) I(mprovement) P(rogram)

Example Sentences

It must be the zip code for Anchorage.

From Literature

Swirly lines and the edge of the circular seal, but the zip code is cut off.

From Literature

Camille and Emma and Andre and even Lisa-Marie Anne rush to surround me as I read the zip code aloud.

From Literature

“That’s our old zip code,” Camille whispers.

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Except, as Camille is quick to point out, there are tons of addresses in one zip code.

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