IP address

noun

ˈī-ˈpē- 

: the numeric address of a computer on the Internet

Examples of IP address in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Information such as IP addresses, device-level identifiers, and, if a user has an LG Account, account information such as name, email address, and date of birth, is stored on LG’s cloud or other remote servers. — John Higgins, The Verge, 11 Nov. 2026

That’s concerning because proxy services sell access to IP addresses in different parts of the world. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

The malicious error can be delivered through a simple unicast sent from any network distance to a target device’s IP address, as long as it’s sent during the PXE boot sequence. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 2026

An investigation was launched and authorities learned that the posts were made from an IP address tracing back to Rose's home. — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Internet protocol

First Known Use

1985, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for IP address

• abs
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• authoress
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• decompress
• dispossess
• faithfulness
• letterpress
• mayoress
• murderess
• nonetheless

Kids Definition

IP address

noun

ˈī-ˈpē- 

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

Etymology

IP short for Internet protocol