noun
search term; search word
Computing term for a word or phrase entered into a search engine or database.
適切な検索ワードを入力すると、欲しい情報がすぐに見つかる。
If you enter the right search terms, you can quickly find the information you need.
キーワード is a broader term for any important word or concept, while 検索ワード specifically refers to words used in a search query.
Compound of 検索 (kensaku, 'search') and ワード (wādo, from English 'word').