postal code

noun

1. British. postcode.
2. Canadian. a mailing code system similar to the zip code in the U.S. and the postcode in Britain.

postal code

noun

1. a code of letters and digits used as part of a postal address to aid the sorting of mail Also called (in Britain and certain other countries)postcode US equivalentzip code

Word History and Origins

Origin of postal code¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Now in addition to name, email, phone number and postal code, advertisers can opt to collect city, state, country as well as business contact information, including company name, job title, work email, work phone.

From Search Engine Land

Complete information is given in the Postal Code of the Republic.

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