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Definition of postcode

postcode

/ˈpoʊst.koʊd/
post · code
Plural:postcodes
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Past Simple:postcoded
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Past Participle:postcoded
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Present Participle:postcoding
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postcode Lexical Profile

postcode Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

British A sequence of letters and numbers, or numbers alone, added to a postal address to assist in the sorting and delivery of mail.

Example

"Please enter your postcode to check the delivery options available in your area."

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• verb

1

British To mark an item of mail, an address, or a piece of property with a postcode for sorting or identification purposes.

Example

"The local police advised residents to postcode their bicycles to help recover them if stolen."

• Nearby Words

postbox
postcard
postcardlike
postcode
postcoital
postcollege
postcrash

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Postcode. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/postcode
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