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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Prepayment meter users pay £129 more a year than those on competitive fixed direct debit tariffs, while drivers living in deprived postcodes faced an average of £153 extra on their motor insurance.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
Many of the parties' most-viewed adverts were targeted towards individual towns, constituencies or even postcodes, the BBC found.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 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
The Birmingham postcodes which account for the five hot spots are B25, B18, B66, B21 and B35.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026
Scottish Water said the following postcodes had been affected by the spill.
From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2026
