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First Known Use of zip-code
1964
zip code
noun,
often capitalized Z&I&P
Definition of zip code
1
: a number that identifies a particular postal delivery area in the U.S.
2
: the geographic area identified by a zip code
Recent Examples of zip code from the Web
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Between 2012 and 2017, no neighborhood, at least defined by zip code, showed stronger sales growth.
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To be included in county tallies, people who vote online will be required to provide their zip code.
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Some areas offer same-day delivery on Mother’s Day — simply type in your zip code to find out.
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There are the headline features, like free two-day shipping, or same-day, in some zip codes.
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In Ohio Avenue’s zip code, half of the families with children under 18 live in poverty, as compared with 25 percent across Columbus and 17 percent nationally, according to census data.
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Emergency alerts from the city are also broadcast via NOLA Ready's Twitter handle @NOLAReady, by signing up online and by texting your zip code to 888777.
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More than a dozen players changed zip codes, among them Isaiah Thomas, Dwyane Wade, Emmanuel Mudiay, Devin Harris, Doug McDermott and Derrick Rose.
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Simply type in the delivery zip code, enter the location type and you'll be given several bouquet options.
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Origin and Etymology of zip code
zone improvement plan
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First Known Use: 1963
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same yearZIP-CODE Defined for English Language Learners
zip code
Definition of zip code for English Language Learners
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: a group of numbers that is used in the U.S. as part of an address to identify a mail delivery area (such as a town or a part of a city)
ZIP-CODE Defined for Kids
zip code
Definition of zip code for Students
: a number that identifies each postal delivery area in the United States
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