code name

noun

: a designation having a coded and usually secret meaning
code-name transitive verb

Examples of code name in a Sentence

Every secret agent has a code name.
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Job one: abduct St. Nick, code name Red One (J.K. Simmons), suck the goodness out of him with expensive and mediocre digital effects, and leave him a lifeless shell of his former magical self. Chicago Tribune, 14 Nov. 2024 The iPhone maker recently conducted an internal study under the code name Atlas to workshop the idea and gather insights on existing products from its staff. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024 The film is directed by Jake Kasdan and sees Santa Claus (code name: Red One) kidnapped. Patrick Frater, Variety, 15 Oct. 2024 There was a top-secret code name on the sides Ruth Bradley was sent to prepare for an audition. Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for code name 

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of code name was in 1867

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“Code name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/code%20name. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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