IP address

noun

: the numeric address of a computer on the Internet

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Outlining all of the domains, IP addresses, hashes and URLs that may have been problematic without their intervention demonstrates how many fires could have burned a company’s system down—but didn’t get a chance to ignite. Alex Lanstein, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025 In fact, in the minutes after DOGE accessed the NLRB's systems, someone with an IP address in Russia started trying to log in, according to Berulis' disclosure. Jenna McLaughlin, NPR, 15 Apr. 2025 The IP address and phone number associated with the files belonged to Green, investigators said. Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2025 Keep cyberattacks at bay by hiding your home and IP address with Surfshark’s 3,200 torrent-friendly servers across 65 different countries. Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PC Magazine, 5 Apr. 2025 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 23 Apr. 2025.

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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