Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
code-word
noun
/ˈkoʊd ˌwɜrd/
Definition
A special word or phrase used to convey a specific meaning, often understood only by a particular group or for a particular context.
Examples
- The group used a code-word to signal that it was time to leave the area.
- In the spy movie, the agents communicated with code-words to avoid detection.
- During the meeting, he mentioned a code-word that everyone in the project team recognized.
Meaning
Code-words serve as a form of communication that can provide secrecy or enhance understanding among those who know the code.
Synonyms
- secret word
- passphrase
- key word
