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postcode

postcode

2 1.4
A group of letters and numbers that is part of an address to help mail delivery
  • noun
  • /ˈpəʊst.kəʊd/
  • UK
translation icon : código postal
  • The postcode is HL89 3XR.
  • postcode lottery

Examples

  • Additionally, I want to be able to let the user specify a postcode for their location instead of using the GPS.

    Blog text (5)

  • [999 Operator] Sir, what's your postcode?

    Roller Squad (2021)

  • It's strange, but Australia Post want to give her her own postcode.

    Snowtown (2011)

  • No, the postcode corresponding to the location where the incident is taking place.

    Roller Squad (2021)

  • I can't work with that, I need a specific postcode or a full address.

    Roller Squad (2021)

  • Again, I need to be able to look up the suburb name for the postcode.

    Blog text (5)

  • Type in your postcode and radius of choice to filter your selections.

    Blog text (22)

  • "People are concerned about the potential for postcode lotteries," says Crawford.

    Academic text (2010)

  • What's the postcode?

    Roller Squad (2021)

  • Could you please provide your postcode so we can send you the package?

Synonyms

ZIP
vspostcode
  • US
65 1.8

A code of numbers and letters added to a United States address to help deliver mail

refers to the code element rather than the whole system
ZIP code
vspostcode
  • US
35 1.6

A group of numbers used in a United States postal address to sort mail

is the same kind of code but not limited to one country
postal code
vspostcode
  • South African
2 1.7

A short set of letters and numbers added to an address to help deliver mail

has identical meaning but differs only in name

Surface Forms

postcode singular
postcodes plural
zip codes plural
zip code singular

Morphology

postcode = post + code (transparent) = post + code

Clear compound of 'post' (mail) + 'code' and directly denotes the postal code used to sort and deliver mail.

Etymology

The word postcode joins post ('mail') and code ('a short set of letters and numbers'), so it is a short code for your area that helps sort and deliver letters and packages.