password

noun

pass·​word ˈpas-ˌwərd How to pronounce password (audio)
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

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
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To use Venmo, travelers need to log in to their accounts with their username and password. Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2025 The company has also been enforcing a crackdown on password sharing in a push to get more customers paying for its service. Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025 The face-recognition camera and a fingerprint reader on the bottom row of the keyboard give you two ways, with Windows Hello, to skip pecking in passwords. PCMAG, 17 Jan. 2025 Use strong passwords and two-factor authentication. Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for password 

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of password was in 1799

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“Password.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/password. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

password

noun
pass·​word -ˌwərd How to pronounce password (audio)
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

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