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username

[ yoo-zer-neym ]

noun

, Computers.
  1. Also called login name,. a unique sequence of characters used to identify a user and allow access to a computer system, computer network, or online account.
  2. the part of an email address before the @ sign.

username

/ ˈjuːzəˌneɪm /

noun

  1. computing a name that someone uses for identification purposes when logging onto a computer, using chatrooms, or as part of his or her e-mail address

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Word History and Origins

Origin of username1

First recorded in 1970–75; user 1( def ) + name ( def )

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