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Definition of code word noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

code word

noun
 
/ˈkəʊd wɜːd/
 
/ˈkəʊd wɜːrd/
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  1. code word (for something) a word or phrase with a secret meaning that is used instead of the usual name for something
    • They were asked to bring ‘cigars’ to the meeting, a code word for guns.
    • The police use code words for their major operations.
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