address abbreviations
St., Ave., Blvd.
Address abbreviations are shortened forms of words commonly used in mailing addresses: St. for Street, Ave. for Avenue, Blvd. for Boulevard, Apt. for Apartment.
Postal services standardize these to speed mail sorting.
Some drop periods in formal postal style: 123 Main St, Apt 4B.
Common directional abbreviations include N, S, E, W, and NE.
- StTitle or road marker
- street nameRoad's official designation
- DrPhysician's title, abbreviated
- apartment numberSpecific residence identifier
- ZIPPostal routing number
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