username
gb/jˈuzɚnˌeɪm/ us/jˈuzɚnˌeɪm/
A2
English
~ 2100
Senses
0 senses
Noun
A2
entity
1
unique identifier for a user account
A special name you use to sign in to a website or online account.
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s username
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'username' with 'display name' or 'nickname', but a username is often used for login and may not be visible to others.
Synonyms
user ID (More technical; often used in professional or enterprise contexts.)
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login name (Less common; emphasizes the act of logging in.)
Antonyms
anonymous (Means without a name or identity; the opposite of having an identifying username.)
Collocations
create a username
|enter your username
|forget your username
|username and password
|choose a username
Themes
technology
|internet
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- Please enter your username and password to access your account.
- Her username on the forum is 'TravelLover92'.
- If you forget your username, click the 'Forgot Username' link.
- He changed his username to something more professional.
- The system will not allow duplicate usernames.
Learner examples
- I forgot my username for the game.
- My username is easy to remember.
- You need a username to log in.
- She made a new username for the website.
Grammar
Dictionary form
username
IPA
GB/jˈuzɚnˌeɪm/
US/jˈuzɚnˌeɪm/
Syllables & stress
user - name (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (user)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: username
- Plural: usernames
Word family
Expressions
create a username
1/kɹiˈeɪt ə jˈuzɚnˌeɪm/
fixed phrase
choose a user account name
To make a new name to use for an online account.
Examples
- You need to create a username before you can join the site.
- She created a username that is easy to remember.
forgot username
1/fɚɡˈɑt jˈuzɚnˌeɪm/
fixed phrase
cannot remember account name
When you do not remember the name you use to log in.
Examples
- Click here if you forgot your username.
- I forgot my username for the email service.
username and password
1/jˈuzɚnˌeɪm ˈænd pˈæswˌɚd/
fixed phrase
login credentials for an account
The name and secret word you use to enter your online account.
Examples
- You must enter your username and password to log in.
- Never share your username and password with anyone.