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

Examples of postcode in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Insurers price risk on postcode averages while the door itself knows the truth. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 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

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

His home, nestled in one of the world’s most exclusive postcodes, is one of breathtaking beauty. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for postcode

• abode
• anode
• barcode
• bestowed
• boatload
• borrowed
• carload
• caseload
• cathode
• commode
• corrode
• crossroad