IP address

noun

: the numeric address of a computer on the Internet

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The IP addresses linked to the files were traced through geolocation to Froedtert hospital and locations in Milwaukee and New Berlin. Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026 Investigators then traced the IP addresses of the accounts to Yusupov’s and Archuleta’s homes, police said. Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2026 However, even if precise location tracking is disabled, apps can still narrow down your general location through your IP address, according to Consumer Reports. Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026 Previously, the app collected location data through users’ SIM card or IP address. Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 27 Jan. 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 3 Feb. 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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