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

Also, consider using a password manager to generate and store complex passwords. —Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025

Security experts caution that if a bad actor can gain access to a person’s biometric data like DNA information, there’s no real remedy: Unlike passwords or even addresses or Social Security numbers, people cannot change their DNA. —Kevin Collier, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2025

Also, never re-use passwords for online accounts and never share passwords with anyone. —Sharon Epperson,stephanie Dhue, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2025

Avoid reusing passwords across multiple accounts; this kind of password reuse was a factor in the recent 23andMe data breach. —Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 25 Mar. 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