zip code

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noun

variants or less commonly ZIP code

plural zip codes also ZIP codes

1

: a number that identifies a particular postal delivery area in the U.S.

2

: the geographic area identified by a zip code

zip-code

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verb

ˈzip-ˌkōd 

zip-coded; zip-coding; zip-codes

transitive verb

: to furnish with a zip code

Examples of zip code in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Transitioning from a long-distance relationship to possibly sharing the same zip code is an exciting step forward but can also bring mixed emotions. —Dominique Fluker, Essence, 24 Apr. 2024

Colorado’s three weakest-performing ZIP codes for home price appreciation in the past four years are in central Denver. —Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

zone improvement plan

First Known Use

Noun

1962, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1962, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

zip code

noun

: a number that identifies each postal delivery area in the U.S.