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Definition address in British English

address noun

[countable] noun
/əˈdres/
1

the name of the place where you live or work, including the house or office number and the name of the street, area, and town. It may also include a set of numbers and letters, called a postcode in British English and a zip code in American English

Example

I'll need your name and address.

Example

He had given a false address to the police.

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1.1

a series of letters, numbers, and symbols that show you where to find a particular website on the Internet

Example

a Web address

Example

Do you have the address of our website?

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1.2

a series of letters, numbers, and symbols that you need to send someone an email message

Example

I can send it to you by email if you give me your address.

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2

a formal speech given by someone to a group of people, especially as part of an important occasion

Example

The president is to deliver a televised address to the country.

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Definition address in British English