address

²ad·dress

noun
\ə-ˈdres, for 4 & 5 & 7 also ˈa-ˌdres\

Definition of ADDRESS

1

: dutiful and courteous attention especially in courtship —usually used in plural

2

a : readiness and capability for dealing (as with a person or problem) skillfully and smoothly : adroitness b obsolete : a making ready; also : a state of preparedness

3

a : manner of bearing oneself <a man of rude address> b : manner of speaking or singing : delivery

4

: a formal communication; especially : a prepared speech delivered to a special audience or on a special occasion

5

a : a place where a person or organization may be communicated with b : directions for delivery on the outside of an object (as a letter or package) c : the designation of place of delivery placed between the heading and salutation on a business letter d : the designation of a computer account from which one can send or receive e-mail

6

: a preparatory position of the player and club in golf

7

a : a location (as in the memory of a computer) where particular information is stored b : a series of usually alphanumeric characters that specifies the storage location (as on a network or in a computer's memory) of particular information <an Internet address>

Examples of ADDRESS

1. Write your name, address, and phone number in the spaces provided.
2. We listened to the President's inaugural address on the radio.
3. She was asked to give a formal address at the ceremony.

First Known Use of ADDRESS

1539

Related to ADDRESS

Synonyms: speech, declamation, harangue, oration, peroration, talk

Related Words: diatribe, rant, tirade; eulogy, panegyric, tribute; keynote address (or keynote speech), lecture, salutatory; homily, sermon; monologue (also monolog), soliloquy; pitch, presentation, spiel

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