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

However, surprising randomness isn’t good enough for security, which is why picking a surprising word is a bad choice of password. —Zachary Del Rosario, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2026

Consider using a password manager to securely store and generate complex passwords, reducing the risk of password reuse. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026

The app next asks for your Wi-Fi password. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026

For example, passwords referencing One Direction, Fall Out Boy, and Taylor Swift were very common. —Lily Hay Newman, Wired News, 18 Feb. 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