codeword
Translation
codeword, password
Examples
The codeword to enter the club is 'swordfish'.
The codeword to enter the club is 'swordfish'.
He whispered the secret codeword to the guard.
He whispered the secret codeword to the guard.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) codeword a secret word or phrase The codeword to enter is 'swordfish'.
Similar Words
password, passphrase, countersign
Etymology
From 'code' + 'word'. A word or phrase used as a code to gain admission or recognition.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'magic word' that unlocks a secret door or proves you're part of a group.