Passport

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ˈpɑːspɔːt/
• US IPA: /ˈpæspɔɹt/

Origin

From French passeport, from passer ("pass") + port ("port"). Compare portpass.

Full definition of passport

Noun

1. An official document normally used for international journeys, which proves the identity and nationality of the person for whom it was issued.You will have to bring your passport to prove who you are.
• 1956, w, Crime out of Mind Chapter 17, Dagobert gave him back his passport. He re-pocketed it indifferently; a talisman which had lost its potency.
2. (by extension, informal) Any document that allows entry or passage.
3. (figuratively) Something which enables someone to do or achieve something.The tenor's voice was his passport to the international concert circuit.

Derived terms

• passport baby

Anagrams

• popstars, pop stars