plural passwords
Synonyms of passwordnext
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

Synonyms of password

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
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Meta has said Muse includes privacy protections and the AI agent can’t see people’s passwords or payment methods. — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026 MacSync could steal browser credentials, Gecko browser profiles, Telegram data, Apple Notes and macOS passwords. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026 The crooks beat him savagely, at one point slashing him with a machete, while demanding his iPhone password, officials said. — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 22 Sep. 2026 Windows also accepts a PIN, which is more convenient than a full password. — Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for password

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of password was in 1799

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“Password.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/password. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

Kids Definition

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

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