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

Word History and Origins

Origin of username¹

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

Example Sentences

All you need is an email and a username, and the platform sorts it all out for you.

From Salon

But it is worth stating that the vast majority of people don't do that and a new joiner will most likely have a ".bsky.social" at the end of their username.

From BBC

Instead, it said it will continue to look into paid services, such as having people pay for custom domains in their username.

From BBC

That sounds complicated but it basically comes down to a person's username being even more personalised.

From BBC

For example, it may mean my username - @twgerken.bsky.social - could in the future be more official-sounding, such as @twgerken.bbc.co.uk.

From BBC