area code


area code

noun

Definition of AREA CODE

: a usually 3-digit number that identifies each telephone service area in a country (as the United States or Canada)

First Known Use of AREA CODE

1961

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: aread
Previous Word in the Dictionary: area bombing
All Words Near: area code

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up area code? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Test Your Vocabulary

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Name That Thing

Take our visual vocab quiz

Test Your Knowledge »

True or False?

A quick quiz about stuff worth knowing

Take It Now »

Join Us on FB & Twitter

Get the Word of the Day and More

Facebook | Twitter

Get Our Free Apps

Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More

iPhone | iPad | Android | More