passport
noun
pass·port
ˈpas-ˌpȯrt 
plural passports
1
a
: a formal document issued by an authorized official of a country to one of its citizens that is usually necessary for exit from and reentry into the country, that allows the citizen to travel in a foreign country in accordance with visa requirements, and that requests protection for the citizen while abroad
b
: a license issued by a country permitting a foreign citizen to pass or take goods through its territory : safe-conduct
c
: a document of identification required by law to be carried by persons residing or traveling within a country
2
a
: a permission or authorization to go somewhere
b
: something that secures admission, acceptance, or attainment
education as a passport to success
see also vaccine passport
Examples of passport in a Sentence
meeting that movie director could be your passport to a big acting career
to its followers, the cult seemed like their passport to heaven
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Bring a valid photo ID, like a driver's license, passport or military ID.
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Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Benefits of Getting a Second Passport The benefits of getting a second passport are endless.
—Harrison Pierce, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
The company leverages artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies to allow brands and retailers to rapidly create digital product passports (DPPs), in line with new regulations from the European Union.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
Adapters are near the top of most international travel packing lists, right below your passport and above underwear and comfortable shoes.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Benefits of Getting a Second Passport The benefits of getting a second passport are endless.
—Harrison Pierce, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
The company leverages artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies to allow brands and retailers to rapidly create digital product passports (DPPs), in line with new regulations from the European Union.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
Adapters are near the top of most international travel packing lists, right below your passport and above underwear and comfortable shoes.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Passport.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/passport. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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passport
noun
pass·port
ˈpas-ˌpō(ə)rt
-ˌpȯ(ə)rt
1
: a government-issued document that serves to identify a citizen and allows him or her to travel to foreign countries
2
: something that allows a person to reach a desired goal
education can be a passport to a successful future
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