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

According to Guarino, the password to Birchmore's laptop was Mfarwell1, and the password to the DoorDash account on her phone was mfarwell1. — Matt Schooley, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Review other accounts that may share passwords or recovery information. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

The password is generated by the publicly available firmware based on the date. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026

According to a copy of the letter shared by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder, the correspondence included a thumb drive and a handwritten password to access the files. — Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 14 Oct. 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