What is the terminology used to refer to a “postcode” in the American language?

I always assumed “zip code” was the American way of referring to a postal code regardless of where the address may be. If you mail non US addresses with your ZIP code, please add it to your comment. How might someone use these pictures to do my curiosity-provoking experiments. Why would Americans use the word “adresses” in the US and a different one for the ones outside the States?

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Yes, I would say “postal code” for anywhere, including here in the US, but “zip code” only for the US. Why would we do it? “ZIP Code” is a particular kind of postal code.

Answered on March 28, 2021.
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Yes, I would say “postal code” for anywhere, including here in the US, but “zip code” only for the US. Why would we do it? “ZIP Code” is a particular kind of postal code.

Answered on March 28, 2021.
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Yes, I would say “postal code” for anywhere, including here in the US, but “zip code” only for the US. Why would we do it? “ZIP Code” is a particular kind of postal code.

Answered on May 9, 2021.
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Yes, I would say “postal code” for anywhere, including here in the US, but “zip code” only for the US. Why would we do it? “ZIP Code” is a particular kind of postal code.

Answered on May 17, 2021.
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Yes, I would say “postal code” for anywhere, including here in the US, but “zip code” only for the US. Why would we do it? “ZIP Code” is a particular kind of postal code.

Answered on May 18, 2021.
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Yes, I would say “postal code” for anywhere, including here in the US, but “zip code” only for the US. Why would we do it? “ZIP Code” is a particular kind of postal code.

Answered on May 20, 2021.
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Yes, I would say “postal code” for anywhere, including here in the US, but “zip code” only for the US. Why would we do it? “ZIP Code” is a particular kind of postal code.

Answered on May 20, 2021.
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Yes, I would say “postal code” for anywhere, including here in the US, but “zip code” only for the US. Why would we do it? “ZIP Code” is a particular kind of postal code.

Answered on May 27, 2021.
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Yes, I would say “postal code” for anywhere, including here in the US, but “zip code” only for the US. Why would we do it? “ZIP Code” is a particular kind of postal code.

Answered on May 10, 2021.
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Yes, I would say “postal code” for anywhere, including here in the US, but “zip code” only for the US. Why would we do it? “ZIP Code” is a particular kind of postal code.

Answered on May 11, 2021.
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