promptword
nounUK /ˈprɒmptwɜːd/
US /ˈprɑːmptwɜːrd/
A promptword is a special word that tells a computer or a person what to do next.
The teacher gave us a promptword to start our story.
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2. A word used to start a game or activity.
When I said the promptword, everyone began to run.
3. A word that helps you remember something.
She used a promptword to recall the list of items.
4. A word typed into a computer to make it respond.
He entered the promptword and the program opened.