Synonyms for

Passports

Verb / ˈpæˌspɔ:rts / Another word for passports — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A passport is an official document issued by a government, certifying the holder's identity and citizenship and entitling them to travel under its protection to and from foreign countries.

Synonyms & similar words

passport recommendation pass ID identification papers visa permit license credential certificate authorization clearance

Synonyms by register

Formal

credentials documentation identification papers

Informal

ID papers travel docs

Literary

traveler's charter document of passage

Antonyms

denial refusal rejection prohibition ban veto

Common collocations

  • apply for a passport
  • renew a passport
  • lost passport
  • valid passport
  • passport control
  • passport office
  • passport holder
  • passport stamp

Word family

noun passport

Usage note

While 'passport' primarily refers to the official document for international travel, it can also be used metaphorically to denote something that grants access or approval.

Example sentences

  1. I cannot enter the country without my passport.
  2. My passport is expired, and I need to renew it.
  3. I lost my passport, and now I cannot travel.
  4. You need a passport if you want to travel to another country.
  5. The customs officer asked to see my passport.

Quotes

  • The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page. - Saint Augustine
  • To travel is to live. - Hans Christian Andersen
  • The gladdest moment in human life is a departure into unknown lands. - Sir Richard Burton

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