zip codes
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pluralof zip code.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
zip codenouna 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.
Example Sentences
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Spanning 30,000 acres, three counties and four zip codes, the Villages is a meticulously-landscaped master-planned community known for sunshine, socialising and an endless supply of recreational fun for those over the age of 55.
From BBC ● May 1, 2026
Greiser’s kids are too old for the $1,000, but they should qualify for the $250 per-child donation pledged by billionaire Michael Dell for children under 10 in certain zip codes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026
The Consumer Federation of America has found that premiums increased in 95% of zip codes between 2021 and 2024.
From Barron's ● Jan. 27, 2026
While registering, fans will enter their zip codes, and those who live in the Los Angeles and Oklahoma City areas near venues will be eligible to access the first time slots reserved for locals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 15, 2025
That is still a bedrock value in Levittown—work—even as teens in higher-end zip codes have moved on to unpaid endeavors to further augment their credentials.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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