zip code

A "zip code" is a numerical identifier used by postal services to streamline mail delivery within specific regions, primarily in the United States.

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Definition

B1Postal Services

(US, common)A five-digit number used by the United States Postal Service to identify a specific area for mail delivery.

Example

  • Please include your zip code when filling out the address form.
  • The zip code for downtown Los Angeles is 90012.

B1Postal Services

(general, international)A numerical code assigned to a specific area by a postal service to facilitate mail routing and delivery.

Example

  • The zip code helps ensure your mail reaches the correct destination.
  • Different countries have different formats for their zip codes.

C1Sports

(informal, slang)A group of athletes or teams categorized by similar skill levels.

Example

  • The new player was placed in a higher zip code due to his exceptional skills.
  • Teams in the same zip code often compete against each other.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "zip code":

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