password
nounUK /ˈpɑːswɜːd/
US /ˈpæswɜːrd/
A secret word you use to get into something, like a computer or a club.
I forgot my password, so I couldn't open my email.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A sequence of characters used to verify identity when logging into a system.
Choose a strong password with letters, numbers, and symbols.
3. A word or phrase used as a signal to prove membership in a group.
The soldiers exchanged the password before entering the camp.
4. A secret means of gaining access or recognition.
Hard work was his password to success.