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

When the publication typed a credit card number and a username and password into a Notepad window, they were gathered in the screenshots. —Matt Burgess, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024

Users can also receive compensation for time spent addressing the breach, such as contacting banks or updating passwords. —Lars Daniel, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024

The secretary said the disclosure posed no immediate threat to the state's election system and all the passwords for voting equipment were reset before Election Day. —John Frank, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024

In a bid to boost bottom lines, streamers have introduced measures like ad-tiers and password sharing. —Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Dec. 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