postcodes
nounUK /ˈpəʊstkəʊdz/
US /ˈpoʊstkoʊdz/
Postcodes are special groups of letters and numbers that help mail get to the right place.
Please write your postcode on the envelope so the letter arrives quickly.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A system of codes used by a country's postal service to sort mail.
The postcodes in that region all start with the same two letters.
3. A short code that identifies a small area for deliveries or services.
The delivery driver checked the postcodes to plan the route.
4. Codes used in some countries to organize emergency or government services by area.
The map showed postcodes for each neighborhood.