username
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: usernames
Meaning · English
A name or string of characters used as a person's identification on an individual computer system.
Noun
Examples
His username and password on his Apple PC is VolvestarcXXX.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “username” mean?
A name or string of characters used as a person's identification on an individual computer system.
Is “username” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.