1-555

adjective

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

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Meanings

adjective1-555 (not comparable)

alternative 555 · alternative (555)

  1. not comparableOf telephone numbers dialed in North America, widely used for fictional numbers in television shows, films, and other media.

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555

Origin

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

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APA

1-555. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/1-555

MLA

“1-555.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/1-555. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “1-555,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/1-555.

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