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-coded; zip-coding; zip-codes
: to furnish with a zip code
Examples of zip code in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Apr. 2024
According to United States Zip Codes, many zip codes are on the path of totality.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 26 Mar. 2024
Last month, the California Public Utilities Commission announced an $11.24 million pilot program to help customers in specific zip codes who have bills more than 90 days past due and face the risk of having their power cut off.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2024
The newest store will deliver within 30 minutes to 5 zip codes, and Wonder is providing Wonder+, a subscription model that saves on delivery and provides access to exlusive offers.
—Nikki Baird, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
The location has not been made public but it is expected to be in the same zip code as Mar-a-Lago, Trump's residence and private club.
—Stephany Matat, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2024
The app featured a full-screen prompt for users to enter their zip codes and receive the number for their congressperson to call and urge against a TikTok ban.
—Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 15 Mar. 2024
The alert linked to a page prompting users to enter their zip code, then provided them with a direct link to call their member of Congress.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 11 Mar. 2024
The actor hadn’t signed on to join some of his castmates on a trip back to their famous zip code.
—Aili Nahas, Peoplemag, 4 Mar. 2024
Michelle Aslam, Dallas News, 10 Mar. 2023
Noun
Indiana 211: Call 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.
—Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Apr. 2024
According to United States Zip Codes, many zip codes are on the path of totality.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 26 Mar. 2024
Last month, the California Public Utilities Commission announced an $11.24 million pilot program to help customers in specific zip codes who have bills more than 90 days past due and face the risk of having their power cut off.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2024
The newest store will deliver within 30 minutes to 5 zip codes, and Wonder is providing Wonder+, a subscription model that saves on delivery and provides access to exlusive offers.
—Nikki Baird, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
The location has not been made public but it is expected to be in the same zip code as Mar-a-Lago, Trump's residence and private club.
—Stephany Matat, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2024
The app featured a full-screen prompt for users to enter their zip codes and receive the number for their congressperson to call and urge against a TikTok ban.
—Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 15 Mar. 2024
The alert linked to a page prompting users to enter their zip code, then provided them with a direct link to call their member of Congress.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 11 Mar. 2024
The actor hadn’t signed on to join some of his castmates on a trip back to their famous zip code.
—Aili Nahas, Peoplemag, 4 Mar. 2024
Verb
Socioeconomic status is one factor that can limit a child’s access to the arts, but things like race and zip-code can play a role as well.
—Michelle Aslam, Dallas News, 10 Mar. 2023
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“Zip code.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zip%20code. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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