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- DictionaryAd·dress/əˈdres/
noun
- 1. the particulars of the place where someone lives or an organization is situated: "they exchanged addresses and agreed to keep in touch"
- 2. a formal speech delivered to an audience: "she delivered an address to the National Council of Teachers"
verb
- 1. write the name and address of the intended recipient on (an envelope, letter, or package): "I addressed my letter to him personally"
- 2. speak to (a person or an assembly), typically in a formal way: "she addressed an audience of the most important Shawnee chiefs"
Address is a word that's long been associated with correspondence — the street number, city, state, and postal code that must be on the front of any envelope if it's going to arrive at its destination.
A1. the number of the house, name of the road, and name of the town where a person lives or works, and where letters can be sent: her business / home address. a change of address. a place where someone lives: Police searched an address in North London in connection with a drug arrest. Fewer examples.
Check pronunciation: address. Definition of address verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun. a speech or written statement, usually formal, directed to a particular group of persons: the president's address on the state of the economy. a direction as to the intended recipient, written on or attached to a piece of mail.
Definition of address noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
A1. the details of where a building is, including the building number, road name, town, etc. Examples. Once I've found somewhere to live, I'll send you my new address. Please print your name and address clearly using capitals. Will you give me her address? Her address was 57 Park Crescent. Please give your name, address and date of birth.
Britannica Dictionary definition of ADDRESS. [+ object] 1. : to write on an envelope, package, letter, etc., the name and address of the person or business it is being sent to. I've addressed the letter, but it still needs a stamp. The package is sealed; it just needs to be addressed.
