address

ad-dress · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The particulars of the place where someone lives or an organization is situated.

  2. 2.

    [computing]A string of characters that identifies a destination for email or a location on the internet.

  3. 3.

    A formal speech delivered to an audience.

  4. 4.

    Write the name and address on an envelope or package.

  5. 5.

    Speak formally to a person or audience.

  6. 6.

    Think about and deal with a problem or issue.

Forms

plural: addresses

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    form of address — The way you speak to or name someone.
  • •
    address book — A book or digital file containing addresses.
  • •
    of no fixed address — Homeless.
  • •
    address oneself to — Apply oneself to a task.

Related words

See also: direct, email, location, speech
Synonyms: location, residence, speech

Etymology

From Old French adresser ("to direct, arrange"), from a- (from Latin ad- "to") + dresser ("to arrange, set up"), from Latin directus ("straight").