Meaning of the word "code word" in English

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code word

US /ˈkoʊd wɜːrd/
UK /ˈkoʊd wɜːrd/
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Noun

1.

a word or phrase that has a secret meaning and is used to give a message or signal

Example:
The spies used a specific code word to identify each other.
Only those who knew the code word were allowed to enter.
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