Advertisement
Advertisement
area code
noun
- a three-digit code that identifies one of the telephone areas into which the U.S. and certain other countries are divided and that precedes the local telephone number when dialing a call between areas.
area code
noun
- a number prefixed to an individual telephone number: used in making long-distance calls
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of area code1
First recorded in 1960–65
Discover More
Example Sentences
The cost of extended long-distance calls mostly limited users to those living within the bulletin board system’s area code.
From No Straight News
The caller will see a local number with the same area code as the business.
From Search Engine Land
This is an idea that is supported by virtually every American who does not live in the 202 area code.
From The Daily Beast
Why are you so secretive about your personal life, even down to what area code you live in?
From The Daily Beast
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse