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

Those who speak a password, released via social media, receive a fake business card, which does mean many a guest is standing there shouting a password at the actor. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

These representatives will never ask for sensitive information such as a Social Security number, bank account details or passwords, according to officials. — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026

Set alerts for logins, withdrawals, transfers, new payees and password changes whenever your financial institution offers them. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026

People are exhausted by subscriptions, signing up for apps, logins, passwords, and other first-world annoyances that are now common in the search to watch a game on TV. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 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