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

Cybersecurity training is critical and must outline the dangers of social engineering techniques that take advantage of our human condition (e.g., phishing, smishing and vishing), alongside the importance of password hygiene. —Al Kingsley Mbe, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025

Proton Mail offers multiple levels of protection, starting with using a strong password and an optional account recovery email. —PC Magazine, 14 May 2025

That has led to an increased emphasis on advertising tiers, crackdowns on password sharing and more streaming service bundles. —Sarah Whitten,alex Sherman,lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 14 May 2025

Yes No Submit Clear form Never submit passwords through Google Forms. —Art De Roché, New York Times, 13 May 2025

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