screen name

American  

Or screenname

noun

Digital Technology.

1. a unique sequence of characters that a person chooses to use for identification purposes when interacting with others online, as in computer games, instant messaging, or forums.

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Etymology

Origin of screen name

First recorded in 1920–25, for an earlier sense

Example Sentences

"The prize money is too little. It's difficult to make a living playing professionally, full-time," former pro eSports football player Monaco said, asking to use his screen name to avoid online abuse.

From Barron's

We used to worry about online chat rooms where it was unclear who was really behind the screen name.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It is not linked to her email address, nor has she posted under that screen name since she deleted the account. Rather, it represents the reconstitution, last April, and manipulation of an account she long ago abandoned.”

From Salon

Almost immediately, I saw her screen name, Stacyface.

From Los Angeles Times

I spent my remaining hours at home in front of our boxy PC, waiting to hear the chime as the quarterback’s screen name popped up.

From Los Angeles Times