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

• countersign
• watchword
• 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

But there hasn't been a standard protocol for transferring your passkeys across password managers. —Jay Peters, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2024

Secure passwords, two-factor authentication, and encryption tools can help protect your information. —Barbara Booth, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2024

Specifically, the agency alleged that the hotel operator failed to secure its computer system with appropriate password controls, network monitoring or other practices to safeguard data. —Alex Veiga, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2024

Keep your personal information, passwords and plans to yourself. —Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 10 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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