postcode
noun
post·code
ˈpōs(t)-ˌkōd 
: a code (as of numbers and letters) used similarly to the zip code especially in the United Kingdom and Australia
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The multi-purpose shop, tasting lounge and fine dining space for private experiences will allow Macallan to serve its discerning customers in the heart of London’s most prestigious postcode.
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Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
According to the lottery, Allan's postcode, S42 6AE, was chosen to share a £1 million prize pool.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
The Lane, No. 11 on the list, is a tribute to London’s Tottenham Hotspur Football Club; the name comes from a London postcode.
—Fielding Buck, Daily News, 28 May 2026
This is the epicentre for high-end shopping, literally or window, among some of the most exclusive postcodes in the world.
—Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 8 May 2026
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Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
According to the lottery, Allan's postcode, S42 6AE, was chosen to share a £1 million prize pool.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
The Lane, No. 11 on the list, is a tribute to London’s Tottenham Hotspur Football Club; the name comes from a London postcode.
—Fielding Buck, Daily News, 28 May 2026
This is the epicentre for high-end shopping, literally or window, among some of the most exclusive postcodes in the world.
—Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 8 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for postcode
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“Postcode.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postcode. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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