password

noun

pass·​word ˈpas-ˌwərd 

plural passwords

1

: something that enables one to pass or gain admission: such as

a

: a spoken word or phrase required to pass by a guard

b

: a sequence of characters required for access to a computer system or digital device compare passcode

2

: watchword

Synonyms

• word

Examples of password in a Sentence

You need to enter your password to check your e-mail.

the password for the all-night rave will be changed next week

Recent Examples on the Web

Attackers have head-starts through breaches, common password lists and other techniques. —Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025

Et tu, Cisco? Cisco said that the breach didn’t expose customers’ confidential or proprietary information, password data, or other sensitive information. —Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2025

Your passwords are now securely stored in your new app. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2025

Keeping passwords secure and organized can be frustrating, especially for people who have to manage dozens of logins across work and personal accounts. —PC Magazine, 2 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for password

• absurd
• averred
• bluebird
• byword
• catbird
• catchword
• concurred
• conferred
• cowbird
• cowherd
• crossword
• deferred

Kids Definition

password

noun

pass·​word -ˌwərd 

1

: a word or phrase that must be spoken by a person in order to pass a guard

2

: a secret series of numbers or letters required for access to a computer