password

noun
UK: /ˈpæs.wɜːd/
US: /ˈpæs.wɝːd/

  1. A secret word or phrase that must be used to gain entry or access to something.

    1. I forgot my password, so I can't log in [ ] [ ]
    2. You should change your password regularly to protect your account from hackers [ ] [ ]

  2. A word or phrase that is used to identify a person or group.

    1. The password was 'swordfish,' so I knew it was him [ ] [ ]
    2. They whispered the password to each other before entering the secret meeting [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

pin passkey
password transitive-verb

  1. To protect something with a password.

    1. I need to password my computer so no one can use it [ ] [ ]
    2. She passworded the document to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "password" in English means: A secret word or phrase that must be used to gain entry or access to something., A word or phrase that is used to identify a person or group..

The phonetic transcription of "password" is /ˈpæs.wɜːd/ in British English and /ˈpæs.wɝːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "password": pin, passkey.

Example usage of "password": "I forgot my password, so I can't log in". More examples on the page.