passport
Passport (noun) means an official government document that proves a person's identity and nationality for international travel. Example: “Don't forget to bring your passport to the airport.”
How to use passport
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe travel document proving who you are and what country you belong to, or figuratively, anything that opens a door to opportunity.
Word forms
passported past tense, passports plural, passports singular
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Don't forget to bring your _____ to the airport.
Etymology
From French passeport, from passer ("to pass") plus port ("port, harbour").
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “passport” mean?
The word “passport” means an official government document that proves a person's identity and nationality for international travel. In plain terms, the travel document proving who you are and what country you belong to, or figuratively, anything that opens a door to opportunity.
How do you pronounce “passport”?
“Passport” is pronounced PAHS-pawt (/ˈpæspɔɹt/ in IPA).
How do you use “passport” in a sentence?
Here is “passport” used in a sentence: “Don't forget to bring your passport to the airport.”
What part of speech is “passport”?
“Passport” is a noun.
Where does the word “passport” come from?
The word “passport” comes from French. From French passeport, from passer ("to pass") plus port ("port, harbour").
Is “passport” a common word?
“Passport” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “passport” have?
“Passport” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an official government document that proves a person's identity and nationality for international travel.
What is the difference between a passport and a visa?
A passport is an official document issued by your own government that proves your identity and nationality for international travel. A visa is permission granted by the country you want to visit, and it is usually stamped or affixed inside your passport.
What is the difference between a passport and a national ID card?
A national identity card mainly proves who you are within your own country, while a passport proves both identity and nationality and is the standard document for international travel. Some neighboring countries accept each other's ID cards at the border, but a passport is accepted worldwide.
Do you need a passport for domestic flights?
Usually not — a passport is designed for international travel, and domestic flights within your own country normally accept other government-issued photo ID. Requirements vary by country and airline, though, so a passport remains the safest universal option.