IP address

noun

: the numeric address of a computer on the Internet

Examples of IP address in a Sentence

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Physical servers are more reliable at accessing regional content since the hardware is actually located in the country and has a regional IP address that isn’t spoofed. PC Magazine, 26 June 2025 The cyberattack method in the backdoor only becomes active after joining networks and the IP address connected to it does not belong to the manufacturer or a healthcare organization. Christian Espinosa, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025 Anomaly Detection: Machine learning models use transaction patterns, IP addresses and device fingerprints to detect suspect activity. Rohan Pinto, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025 Once you’re connected, the display shifts to show useful information like the amount of data securely uploaded and downloaded, the duration of your session, and your virtual IP address. PC Magazine, 17 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for IP address

Word History

Etymology

Internet protocol

First Known Use

1985, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of IP address was in 1985

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“IP address.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/IP%20address. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

IP address

noun
: the address of a computer on the Internet that consists of a series of numbers
Etymology

IP short for Internet protocol

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