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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024watch•word /ˈwɑtʃˌwɜrd/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- password.
- a slogan or cry used to create enthusiasm among the followers of a group.
- a word or phrase that expresses a principle or rule that is important to a group.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024watch•word (woch′wûrd′),USA pronunciation n. - a word or short phrase to be communicated, on challenge, to a sentinel or guard;
password or countersign. - a word or phrase expressive of a principle or rule of action;
slogan:Conservation has been our watchword. - a rallying cry of a party, club, team, etc.
- 1350–1400; Middle English; see watch, word
- 1, 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged . shibboleth.
- 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged . motto.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: watchword /ˈwɒtʃˌwɜːd/ n - another word for password
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