code word

noun

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Examples of code word in a Sentence

The code word “conflict” has been used for what some people are calling a war.
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For your family Establish a code word with your grandchildren now, before summer starts. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026 When the MPKs didn’t know the Marines’ secret code word, the Marines slaughtered them and then shrugged and walked away from all their dead bodies to stay on mission (as in, kill more Marsies). Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 May 2026 To coordinate events in real time, the team used code words and hand signals. Justin Ray, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026 Sampson says her family now uses a code word. Mike Winters, CNBC, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for code word

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of code word was in 1884

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“Code word.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/code%20word. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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