zip-code

or ZIP-code, Zip-code

[ zip-kohd ]
/ ˈzɪpˌkoʊd /

verb (used with object), zip-cod·ed, zip-cod·ing.

to provide or mark with a zip code: Zip-code all mail.

Words nearby zip-code

Definition for zip-code (2 of 2)

zip code

or ZIP code, Zip code


noun

a system used in the U.S. to facilitate the delivery of mail, consisting of a five- or nine-digit code printed directly after the address, the first five digits (initial code) indicating the state and post office or postal zone, the last four (expanded code) the box section or number, portion of a rural route, building, or other specific delivery location.

Origin of zip code

1960–65, Americanism; Z(one) I(mprovement) P(rogram)

British Dictionary definitions for zip-code

zip code

noun

the US equivalent of postcode

Word Origin for zip code

C20: from z ( one) i ( mprovement) p ( lan)