ip address
n. countablen. Stands for Internet Protocol address. A unique set of numbers used to identify a computer or device when it is connected to the internet.
n. Abbreviation for Internet Protocol address. A unique numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication.
The technician asked for my router's IP address.
Your IP address reveals your general location to websites but does not usually give away your exact home address.
To improve security, some companies use dynamic systems that rotate the IP address of a server periodically to prevent targeted attacks based on a static identifier.
Usage
Commonly written in lowercase or uppercase; plural is usually 'IP addresses'.
Last updated July 31, 2026