IP address

noun

: the numeric address of a computer on the Internet

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In February 2025, the agent once again identified the remote host computer with the same username and IP address sharing files of child pornography. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026 To ensure the fairness and credibility of our readers’ poll, any votes originating from the same IP address that exceed 20 submissions will be excluded from the final tally. Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2026 In order to learn more about where the workers were likely based, Nisos shared two documents with Jo that had a tool attached to determine the IP address and location of the user. Lisa Cavazuti, NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026 Inside, advanced computer servers are decrypting hard drives and phones and tracking IP addresses tied to the fraud network. J.d. Miles, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026 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 25 Mar. 2026.

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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