area code
noun
: a usually 3-digit number that identifies a particular telephone service area in a country (such as the U.S. or Canada)
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Among the other notable features: the chest is flanked with dogwood petals — the North Carolina state flower — and the No. 4 printed on the front and back is for Charlotte’s first area code of 704.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2025
But relying solely on area code caused its own spate of problems.
—Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 23 Oct. 2024
The guest list ran deep with the family members, the group’s former managers and friends from throughout the 916 and 707 area codes.
—Chris MacIas, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025
What started as individual efforts to honor 404 Day originally held on April 4th, numerically reflecting Atlanta’s area code, has evolved into a weeklong celebration backed by major brands and deep community support.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2025
But relying solely on area code caused its own spate of problems.
—Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 23 Oct. 2024
The guest list ran deep with the family members, the group’s former managers and friends from throughout the 916 and 707 area codes.
—Chris MacIas, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025
What started as individual efforts to honor 404 Day originally held on April 4th, numerically reflecting Atlanta’s area code, has evolved into a weeklong celebration backed by major brands and deep community support.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Area code.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/area%20code. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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