First Known Use: 1963
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zip code
noun, often capitalized Z&I&P
: 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)
Full Definition of ZIP CODE
1
: a number that identifies a particular postal delivery area in the United States
2
: the geographic area identified by a zip code
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Origin of ZIP CODE
zone improvement plan
Rhymes with ZIP CODE
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ZIP CODE Defined for Kids
zip code
noun
Definition of ZIP CODE for Kids
: a number that identifies each postal delivery area in the United States
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