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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Saturday, April 4 (4/04), is an unofficial homage to Atlanta’s home area code, and a great time to celebrate our city.
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Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
One text was sent from a 737 area code, which serves Austin, Texas, and its surrounding suburbs, not Detroit.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 23 Mar. 2026
This is exciting for the city, exciting for North Crowley, and everybody in the 817 area code.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
The 401 Beer is a limited and specialty hoppy lager named as a friendly nod to Rhode Island’s 401 area code.
—Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
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Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
One text was sent from a 737 area code, which serves Austin, Texas, and its surrounding suburbs, not Detroit.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 23 Mar. 2026
This is exciting for the city, exciting for North Crowley, and everybody in the 817 area code.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
The 401 Beer is a limited and specialty hoppy lager named as a friendly nod to Rhode Island’s 401 area code.
—Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Area code.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/area%20code. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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