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The Britannica Dictionary address 12 ENTRIES FOUND:

• address (verb)
• address (noun)
• address book (noun)
• forwarding address (noun)
• keynote address (noun)
• mailing address (noun)
• postal address (noun)
• public address system (noun)
• return address (noun)
• self–addressed (adjective)
• form (noun)
• term (noun)

1 address /əˈdrɛs/ verb addresses; addressed; addressing 1 address /əˈdrɛs/ verb addresses; addressed; addressing 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.
• We spent the afternoon addressing invitations to all our friends.
• The letter was returned because it had been addressed incorrectly.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 a : to speak to (a person or group)

• She ignored most of the people at the table, addressing only the man who was sitting next to her.
• One of the characters addresses the audience directly throughout the play.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples b : to use a specified name or title when speaking or writing to (someone) — + as

• As children, we addressed him as “sir” [=we called him “sir”] even though he was only a few years older than us.
• You should address the queen as “Your Majesty.”

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples c : to direct (spoken or written words) to someone

• She addressed her comments to the man [=she spoke to the man] who was sitting next to her.
• Most of the speaker's remarks were addressed to those with experience in the industry.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 3 : to give a formal speech to (a group of people)

• Before the awards were given, the mayor addressed the crowd.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 4 formal : to give attention to (something) : to deal with (a matter, issue, problem, etc.)

• We're all curious about how the mayor plans to address the issue.
• Air pollution is one of the many problems being addressed by the scientists at the conference.
• The principal held a meeting to address the students' concerns.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples ◊ If you address yourself to an issue or problem you give your attention to it.

• The governor is addressing himself to the problem of underfunded schools.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 address /əˈdrɛs/ /ˈæˌdrɛs/ noun plural addresses 2 address /əˈdrɛs/ /ˈæˌdrɛs/ noun plural addresses Britannica Dictionary definition of ADDRESS [count] 1 a : the words and numbers that are used to describe the location of a building and that are written on letters, envelopes, and packages so that they can be mailed to that location

• Write your name, address, and phone number in the spaces provided.
• Our address [=the address of our home] is 82 Third Street.
• Please deliver the package to my work address. [=the address of the building where I work]
• I forgot to put the return address [=the address of the person sending the letter] on the envelope.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples — see picture at mail b : the letters, numbers, and symbols that are used to direct an e-mail message or to show the location of a site on the Internet

• an e-mail address
• a Web address

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 : a formal speech

• We listened to the President's inaugural address on the radio.
• She was asked to give/deliver a formal address at the ceremony.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples — see also keynote address, public address system

form/term of address

: a word, name, or title that is used when speaking or writing to someone

• “Honey” is an affectionate term of address in U.S. English.

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