Code Word

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
CW
Pronunciation
/koʊd wərd/
Category
Governmental
Related Field
Military

Examples in Context

  1. I think nationalism is just a code word for racism
  2. ' Tired and emotional ' is a code word for being drunk.
  3. He gave me a code word.
  4. Please fill out this lost passbook affidavit and list the code word you used when you opened your account.
  5. Problems arise from a perspective that " potential " is a taboo or code word for failure.

Other meanings of CW