area code — A three-digit number that identifies a specific geographic region for telephone calls
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A three-digit number that identifies a specific geographic region for telephone calls
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeriə koʊd/
Korean meaning: 전화번호에서 특정 지역을 식별하는 3자리 숫자
Korean pronunciation: **에**어리어 **코**드
Example Sentences
- I keep forgetting my ex's area code, which is probably a good sign.
- The area code 555 is reserved for fictional phone numbers in movies.
- He memorized every area code in the country because he had no social life.
area code
NOUN//ˈeriə koʊd//
A three-digit number that identifies a specific geographic region for telephone calls
A three-digit number that identifies a specific geographic region for telephone calls
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Origin
1950년대 북미 전화 시스템 자동화와 함께 도입된 용어로, 'area'(지역)와 'code'(부호)의 합성어입니다.
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“I keep forgetting my ex's area code, which is probably a good sign.”
“The area code 555 is reserved for fictional phone numbers in movies.”
“He memorized every area code in the country because he had no social life.”
“Please include the area code when leaving your contact information.”
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