Password

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈpæswɜːɹd/
• Southern England IPA: /ˈpɑːswɜː(ɹ)d/
• Northern England IPA: /ˈpæswɜːd/

Origin

pass + word.

Full definition of password

Noun

1. A word used to gain admittance or to gain access to information; watchword.
2. (computing) A string of characters used to log in to a computer or network, to access a level in a video game, etc.

Synonyms

• (word used to gain admittance) watchword
• passcode
• (abbreviation) pw, pwd, pword, pass

Verb

1. (computing, transitive) To protect with a password.