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

The latter is important to note, as there is often speculation surrounding any security issue when a password manager is concerned. — Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

The memory contents would persist across password changes, session revocations, and device re-enrollments. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026

And Netflix — the company that upended the pay-TV model more than a decade ago with binge-watching, password-sharing, and no advertisements — has reversed course on many of its previous strategies in an effort to keep investors happy. — Alex Sherman,lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026

Use a password manager to create and store a unique password for every important account. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 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