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

Still, exposed personal details can make attempts to steal your passwords much more convincing. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

The company, which disclosed the hacks after an inquiry by The Wall Street Journal, said the model guessed passwords in one case and found passwords and credentials in a public repository in the other two cases. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

On the other hand, the free password manager has all the features of the Pro edition except for an advanced password security report. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026

Reset passwords wherever possible, and enable multifactor authentication. — Angela Ramos, The Conversation, 29 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