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

On December 27, 2017, Robin Rosenzweig, the wife of Elliott Broidy and a legal adviser to his investment firm, received what appeared to be a security alert from Google, asking for her Gmail password. —David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026

Use a password manager and create unique passwords for each account. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026

The plan also includes a one-year password manager for storing sensitive credentials securely. —Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 29 Mar. 2026

NordVPN not only unlocks geo-restrictions but also offers ad blockers, anti-malware protection, a password manager and breach scanner, fast connections, and identity theft insurance. —Paul Brett, Space.com, 27 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