hotword
nounUK /ˈhɒt.wɜːd/
US /ˈhɑːt.wɝːd/
A hotword is a special word you say to make a device wake up and listen.
She said the hotword and her speaker started playing music.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A word that is very popular or being talked about a lot right now.
The new game's name became a hotword online.
3. A word used in search or tracking to find specific content quickly.
The app flags any hotword in the chat for the moderator.
4. A secret word used to get special attention or access.
Only staff who know the hotword can open the back door.