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

There are no screenshots, no passwords and no files attached. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026

Enter a new password and click Save Password. —Footwear News, 7 Mar. 2026

Names and numbers of advisers, investment account numbers and passwords, location, of will and other important documents, and even a list of credit cards and account numbers. —Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026

Whether users are open to sharing passwords with Copilot remains to be seen. —Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 6 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