IP address

noun

: the numeric address of a computer on the Internet

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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, 15 May 2026 Symptoms combined with your IP address and account details can create identifiable health information, but when entered into a chatbot, those data are typically governed by the company’s privacy policy rather than HIPAA. Sudheesha Perera, Time, 6 May 2026 By validating data authenticity, DNSSEC safeguards against attacks such as DNS spoofing and guarantees that users connect to the correct IP address. IEEE Spectrum, 6 May 2026 The service has dedicated IP addresses and servers from various locations in other countries all around the world to mask your home location against hackers and scammers. Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for IP address

Word History

Etymology

Internet protocol

First Known Use

1985, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 15 May. 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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