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

• 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

The correct response would be to be dubious and – just for safe measure – change you passwords and all of require employees to do the same. —Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025

Don't use your child's name or personally identifiable information in your passwords or the same password for multiple accounts. —Susan Tompor, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025

This extra layer of security helps protect your accounts even if a password is stolen. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025

Have a family password Having a family password is a smart way to protect against fraud. —​wendy Wisner, Parents, 1 Sep. 2025

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