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 of password

• 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

Signing up for Backblaze requires just an email address and password. —Justin Pot, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026

Kevin Wagner, a family IT contractor, said Dale Warner asked him to change surveillance camera passwords and remove Dee Warner's access and others shortly after she was reported missing. —Corey J. Murray, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026

The database was not protected by a password. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026

The email contains a link to reset your password. —Footwear News, 7 Mar. 2026

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