plural noun
The exact places where people, homes, businesses, or buildings are located, especially for receiving mail.
The envelopes show three different addresses.
The addresses are printed on the form.
American English
How to pronounce addresses
noun · verbB1Very common word
uhDREHSihz
/əˈdɹɛs.ɪz/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of address
Addresses is used as a plural noun and as the third-person singular form of address.
The exact places where people, homes, businesses, or buildings are located, especially for receiving mail.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
plural noun
Sets of letters, numbers, and symbols used to send email to people or organizations.
Please check the email addresses before sending the message.
The website lists several email addresses.
plural noun
Formal speeches given to an audience, especially by important public officials.
The candidates gave addresses at the convention.
The televised addresses were watched by millions.
third-person singular verb
Deals with a problem, question, or need by thinking about it or taking action.
The new policy addresses several safety concerns.
The committee addresses the problem today.
Useful expressions
the address where someone lives
The form asks for your home address.
to deal with a problem or subject that needs attention
We must address the issue today.
to use a particular name or title when speaking to someone
The staff address her as Ms. Patel.
Related words & forms
The verb keeps the final double s: addresses, addressed, addressing.