watchword

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A word used as a motto, as expressive of a principle, belief, or rule of action; a rallying cry.
A prearranged reply to the challenge of a sentry or a guard; a password or signal by which friends can be known from enemies.

/ˈwɒt͡ʃwɜː(ɹ)d/ en-us-watchword.ogg en-au-watchword.ogg

watchword watchwords

From Middle English wacche word, wacchworde, morphologically as watch (“guard, sentinel, sentry”) + word.

guideword catchword byword maxim mantra motto passphrase password underword

watch watcher watchman

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