English word zip comes from English zip code
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| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| zip code | English (eng) | (chiefly, US) A postal code, especially for addresses served by the US Postal Service, consisting of a five- or nine-figure number. |
| zip | English (eng) | (US) A ZIP code; a US postal code.. (US, by extension) Any postal code, for any country. |