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Definition of password

password

/ˈpæswɜːrd/
pass · word
Plural:passwords
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• noun

1

A secret string of characters, numbers, or symbols used to verify a user's identity and grant access to a computer system, digital account, or encrypted file.

Example

"Please create a strong password that includes uppercase letters, numbers, and special symbols."

2

A secret word or phrase that must be spoken to a guard or sentry in order to be recognized as an ally and allowed to pass.

Example

"The visitors whispered the secret password at the gate before being allowed into the private club."

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• Nearby Words

passover
passphrase
passport
password
past
pasta
pastalike

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 18th century as a compound of 'pass' (to gain admittance) and 'word', originally denoting a spoken military watchword given to a sentry.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Password. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/password
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