"postal code" meaning in English

See postal code in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-postal code.wav , LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-postal code.wav Forms: postal codes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} postal code (plural postal codes)
  1. A sequence of letters or numbers added to a postal address to aid the sorting and delivery of post or mail. Synonyms: mail code, postcode
    Sense id: en-postal_code-en-noun-lXWQR8HD Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Post

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