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post·code (pōst′kōd′)

noun

Brit. a code of numbers and letters used as part of a mailing address
also post code

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postcode Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • enter: Enter a postcode or place name in the box below to find locally produced food.

Adjective modifier

  • w1: Attractions In London W1 Attractions in or near to the W1 postcode of London.

Modifies a noun

  • lottery: There is no NHS postcode lottery with the gospel.

Noun used with modifier

  • unit: The datasets included the unit postcode of each service outlet.

Preposition: in

  • box: To find out more about Volkswagen body repair, enter your postcode in the box on the right to find your nearest retailer.

Preposition: of

  • ec1: This area is also known as the Square Mile and takes in the postcodes of EC1, EC2, EC3 and EC4.
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