password

noun

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

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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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People get lazy, reusing passwords or pseudonyms or crypto wallets. — Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026 The first 100 who find Nikki and speak the correct password will be given a business card for the One Wish Willow agency from the film. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 Multifactor authentication adds a second verification step, such as an approval on your phone, after your password. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Instead of a username and password, the Vault uses a unique 12-word recovery phrase. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for password

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 4 Sep. 2026.

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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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