2ad·dress 
/əˈdrɛs, ˈæˌdrɛs/ noun
plural ad·dress·es /əˈdrɛs, ˈæˌdrɛs/ noun [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. — 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 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. — see also keynote address, public address system
▪ 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. — 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
▪ We listened to the President's inaugural address on the radio. ▪ She was asked to give/deliver a formal address at the ceremony. — 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.
▪ “Honey” is an affectionate term of address in U.S. English.
