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

Your phone holds your email, passwords, photos, banking apps and personal data. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026

The hackers used a common tactic known as credential stuffing to access the data, which exploits weak and reused passwords. —Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026

After that breach, 23andMe did not take common protocols such as asking customers to reset their passwords or use multifactor authentication. —Jaimie Ding, Fortune, 29 May 2026

Guessing passwords come with a certain level of shenanigan charm, but things take a decidedly darker and more perilous turn when Angie begins texting Merril’s ex Raquel (Alycia Adame). —David John Chávez, Mercury News, 29 May 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