password

pass·word

noun \ˈpas-ˌwərd\

Definition of PASSWORD

1

: something that enables one to pass or gain admission: 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

2

: watchword

Examples of PASSWORD

1. You need to enter your password to check your e-mail.
2. <the password for the all-night rave will be changed next week>

First Known Use of PASSWORD

1799

Related to PASSWORD

Synonyms: countersign, watchword, word

Related Words: shibboleth, sign; signal; hint, indication; parole

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Rhymes with PASSWORD

absurd, bean curd, begird, bellbird, blackbird, bluebird, boobird, buzzword, byword, catbird, catchword, cowbird, cowherd, crossword, cussword, engird, game bird, ghost word, goatherd, good word, guide word, headword, jailbird, jaybird, key word, kingbird, last word, loanword, lovebird, lyrebird, my word, oilbird, potsherd, railbird, rainbird, redbird, reword, ricebird, seabird, Sigurd, shorebird, snakebird, snowbird, songbird, state bird, sunbird, surfbird, swearword, swineherd, textured, ungird, unheard, watchword, yardbird