ZIP — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A zip code.

   Usage

   • US usage

   Examples

   More examples (1)

   For the fifth consecutive year, the 94027 ZIP code (primarily Atherton) led the nation with a median list price of $7.75 million. Two more California ZIPs — both picturesque, coastal communities — made the top 10: 92657 (mostly Newport Coast), at $4.965 million, and 93108 (primarily Santa Barbara), at $4.85 million.

Proper noun

1. A common file format for data compression.

   Usage

   • Uncountable

Noun

1. A zip file.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Informal
   • Uncountable

   Related words

   .zip

Noun

1. a code of letters and digits added to a postal address to aid in the sorting of mail

   Synonyms

   ZIP codepostcodepostal code

   Broader terms

   code