ALL meanings of watchword
watch·word
W w - noun watchword a word or short phrase to be communicated, on challenge, to a sentinel or guard; password or countersign. 1
- noun watchword a word or phrase expressive of a principle or rule of action; slogan: Conservation has been our watchword. 1
- noun watchword a rallying cry of a party, club, team, etc. 1
- noun watchword A word or phrase expressing a person‘s or group’s core aim or belief. 1
- noun watchword motto 1
- countable noun watchword Someone's watchword is a word or phrase that sums up their attitude or approach to a particular subject or to things in general. 0
- noun watchword a rallying cry or slogan 0
- noun watchword a password, or countersign 0
- noun watchword a word or phrase embodying a principle or precept, esp. one used as the slogan or cry of a group or party 0
- noun watchword a prearranged reply to the challenge of a sentry or a guard; a password or signal by which friends can be known from enemies. 0
- noun watchword a word used as a motto, as expressive of a principle or rule of action; a maxim, byword. 0
- noun watchword a rallying cry. 0