How to Use area code in a Sentence

area code

noun
Definition of area codenext
  • All of the Pine Tree State is served by the 207 area code.
    — From Usa Today Network and Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 1 July 2020
  • The new area code will apply citywide in the same areas where 202 is used.
    — Emily Davies, Washington Post, 1 Sep. 2020
  • His phone rang on Father's Day from a number with a 612 area code.
    — Chip Scoggins Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 8 Aug. 2020
  • Here were some of their answers: 916 area code: Both games with the Steelers.
    — Dan Labbe, cleveland, 6 May 2020
  • The calls may be from various area codes, including 517.
    — Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 20 Apr. 2020
  • The 850 area code will remain in place for already-existing customers.
    — orlandosentinel.com, 7 Aug. 2020
  • After more than half a century, the District’s beloved 202 area code is running out of numbers.
    — Emily Davies, Washington Post, 1 Sep. 2020
  • President Trump believes every parent should have the right to choose where their children go to school regardless of their income or area code.
    — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2020
  • All kits can be purchased online and are available for curbside pickup or delivery of orders over $35 to certain area codes.
    — Nicole Ludden, azcentral, 20 May 2020
  • Bridgeport residents in certain area codes near the park are eligible for a 15% discount on tickets.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2024
  • From South Carolina’s 843 area code: The other three playoff teams had a first round draft pick at linebacker.
    — Nathan Baird, cleveland, 25 May 2020
  • The area codes are always Californian, and always different.
    — Jordan Kisner, Harper's Magazine, 30 Mar. 2020
  • At the hearing, a D.C. resident urged officials to choose an area code representative of the city’s history.
    — Washington Post, 22 Sep. 2020
  • It’s not about the area code, but about being part of the whole.
    — Kathrine Nero, The Enquirer, 2 July 2021
  • How’s three 30, which three, three hours, the zip or area code in Akron.
    — Laura Johnston, cleveland, 25 Mar. 2022
  • The phone rang and Shea noticed there was an 440 area code on the ID.
    — Terry Pluto, cleveland, 10 Apr. 2021
  • The more rigid line is meant to represent the city's area code, 414.
    — Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2024
  • Calls are routed based on the area code on the caller’s phone.
    — Julie Washington, cleveland, 22 Aug. 2022
  • The call was made to a number with a local New York area code.
    — Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 27 June 2023
  • The call came from Miami, but showed a number with the 630 area code.
    — Kimberly Fornek, chicagotribune.com, 21 May 2021
  • The 771 area code could be assigned as early as Nov. 9.
    — Washington Post, 24 Sep. 2021
  • This Sunday afternoon game will be a test to see if the Bulls are in the same area code as the champs.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2022
  • Stevens was a tireless booster of the Valley and his 818 area code.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2021
  • The stickers make use of the region’s area code — 956 — shorthand for the Rio Grande Valley.
    — Erika De Los Reyes, San Antonio Express-News, 12 Aug. 2022
  • This isn’t the first time she’s shown some love to Florida and the 305 (the area code of her ex husband’s hometown).
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024
  • The model will be limited to just 212 pieces in a nod to N.Y.C.’s iconic area code.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2023
  • Those who hear that recording must hang up and dial again using the area code.
    — Drake Bentley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2021
  • The calls will be routed to local crisis centers based on the area code of the caller’s phone.
    — Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 July 2022
  • Hate5six is named after the area code of Marlton, New Jersey, Singh’s home town.
    — Adlan Jackson, The New Yorker, 19 July 2022
  • Nic Dowd gave the Bruins a freebie by rimming the puck to the other side, with no teammates in that area code.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 24 May 2021

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