Code word may refer to:
Code word (figure of speech), designed to convey a predetermined meaning to a receptive audience, while remaining inconspicuous to others
Procedure word, in voice communication Code word, an element of a codebook designed so that the meaning of the code word is opaque without the code book Code name, a clandestine name or cryptonym used to identify sensitive information password, passcode, codeword, countersign; a word that is a special code for access, to pass a challenge of a sentry Code Words, an online coding and programming publication
See also
Brevity code Ten-code, brevity codes in voice communication, particularly by law enforcement and in Citizens Band Cipher crossword, a puzzle
Password (disambiguation) Safeword (disambiguation)