postcode
noun
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.
postcodes
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pluralof postcode.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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He said the countryside fits neatly into Burnham's self-professed focus on local postcodes and urban and rural areas "need each other".
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Contact details, vehicle registrations and postcodes were stolen in the breach that appears to have accessed databases containing wi-fi log in and car parking details.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
Neither of Scotland's two BBC matches - against Haiti and Brazil - made the top five most-watched group-stage games among English postcodes.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
On his return to becoming a national politician, Burnham was at pains to praise the "positives in all places and all postcodes", saying he would help rural areas and boost coastal communities.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
Hot spot areas include Birmingham, which has five out of the top 15 postcodes in the UK for accidents involving uninsured drivers.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026
