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

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

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