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1-555

1-555 adjective: of telephone numbers dialed in North America, widely used for fictional numbers in television shows, films, and other media.

Adjective

1-555 (not comparable)

  1. Of telephone numbers dialed in North America, widely used for fictional numbers in television shows, films, and other media.

Forms of 1-555

alternative form555
alternative form(555)

Origin of 1-555

From 1, used to dial long-distance numbers and 555, the North American code for the provision of directory assistance.

Questions about 1-555

What does 1-555 mean?
1-555 means of telephone numbers dialed in North America, widely used for fictional numbers in television shows, films, and other media.
What part of speech is 1-555?
1-555 is an adjective.

Words near 1-555 in the dictionary

  1. 1-2-3 block
  2. 1-2-3 blocks
  3. 1-2-3ed
  4. 1-2-3ing
  5. 1-2-3s
  6. 1-555
  7. 1-800
  8. 1-900
  9. 1-976
  10. 1-A
  11. 1-A-O

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