IP address

noun

ˈī-ˈpē- How to pronounce IP address (audio)
: the numeric address of a computer on the Internet

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According to Lumen Black Lotus Labs the global scale of botnets observed by Lumen is currently approaching 60 million victim IP addresses. — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 The notes were both sent from the same IP address, the investigators said. — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 31 July 2026 Bell connected the IP address to the physical address of their subscriber, Brandon Klayme. — Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 27 July 2026 Alarmed at the proposal, one of Silvia’s sons, journalist Carlos Barragán, traced the IP address of Brian’s emails. — Mackenzie Farkus, Christian Science Monitor, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for IP address

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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 8 Aug. 2026.

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IP address

noun
ˈī-ˈpē- How to pronounce IP address (audio)
: 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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