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

Freezing your credit, using strong passwords, turning on multifactor authentication and watching your accounts all help. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026

This method involves tricking an employee or person with elevated access into giving up their password. —Marybel Rodriguez, CBS News, 9 May 2026

Although some personal information associated with user accounts may have been involved, the company said there was no evidence that passwords, social security numbers, financial information or other highly sensitive data had been compromised. —Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026

Instructure said there was no evidence that hackers stole passwords, dates of birth or financial information. —Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 8 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