area code
noun
: a usually 3-digit number that identifies a particular telephone service area in a country (such as the U.S. or Canada)
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The team unveiled a new Nike Rebel Edition uniform designed by players Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray, anchored in black to represent strength and resilience, accented with peach tones to honor Georgia's heritage, and featuring Atlanta's iconic area codes woven into the fabric.
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Christopher Harris, CBS News, 8 May 2026
And that was before entering the actual dining space, which seemed to extend to another area code.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
Saturday, April 4 (4/04), is an unofficial homage to Atlanta’s home area code, and a great time to celebrate our city.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
One text was sent from a 737 area code, which serves Austin, Texas, and its surrounding suburbs, not Detroit.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 23 Mar. 2026
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Christopher Harris, CBS News, 8 May 2026
And that was before entering the actual dining space, which seemed to extend to another area code.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
Saturday, April 4 (4/04), is an unofficial homage to Atlanta’s home area code, and a great time to celebrate our city.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
One text was sent from a 737 area code, which serves Austin, Texas, and its surrounding suburbs, not Detroit.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Area code.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/area%20code. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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