When using a search engine,what is the name of a word or phrase somebody types to find something online?

Search query" is the most accurate and widely accepted term for the word or phrase a user types into a search engine. It precisely describes the act of "querying" or asking the search engine for information. While "search phrase" and "search term" are sometimes used colloquially, "search query" is the technical and industry-standard term in digital marketing and SEO. "Search phrase" is less precise as a query can be a single word, not just a phrase. "Search term" is also less precise; while a query contains terms, the entire input is best described as a query.