postcode

Everyday

1. A postcode is a group of letters and numbers added to the end of an address to help the post get delivered to the right place quickly. tree →
2. A postcode also names the small area that shares it. tree →

In the lessons

Everyday: in the UK and Ireland it is called a «postcode» (UK example format: letters and numbers like SW1A 1AA; Ireland: Eircode), in Australia and New Zealand a «postcode» is four numbers, in the USA it is a «ZIP code», in Canada a «postal code». In school, children write addresses on letters. Safety: your address and postcode are personal information; do not share them online or with strangers, but know them in case you get lost or need to call for help. Phrases: «write the postcode», «put in your postcode», «postcode lottery».

Examples

• Don't forget the postcode on the envelope. tree →
• What's your postcode? tree →
• Sat nav can find a house from its postcode. tree →
• In America they call it a ZIP code. tree →
• Learn your address and postcode in case you get lost. tree →
• Never put your postcode on a public website. tree →
• Our school and my house have the same postcode. tree →
• The letter got lost because the postcode was wrong. tree →

Note

One word: «postcode». Country words: UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ «postcode»; US «ZIP code»; Canada «postal code». Keep your full address private online.