password
noun
a secret word or expression used by authorized persons to prove their right to access, information, etc.
passwords
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pluralof password.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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An Oppenheimer & Co. survey of U.S. consumers found just 8% would trust Meta with their passwords, less than a third of the number who would trust Google.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
He said that security “could be a key hurdle for other agents to gain trust” from users when it comes to more ambitious tasks that include passwords and other sensitive personal information.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
If you’re the victim of a sextortion scam or other type of cyber fraud, change your passwords immediately.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
ENB said it was "so sorry" for the "concerning" incident and that although no customer passwords or payment details had been leaked, it warned customers to be cautious of unexpected emails.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
He wasn’t Radar, but he did know all of Radar’s passwords.
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
