Cool MatePassport
UK /["/ˈpɑːspɔːt/"]/US /["/ˈpæspɔːrt/"]/
Definition
an official document that identifies you as a citizen of a particular country, and that you may have to show when you enter or leave a country
In simple words: An official document that allows you to travel to other countries.
Examples
- I need to renew my passport before my trip to Europe.
- She showed her passport at the airport check-in desk.
- Don't forget to pack your passport when you go on vacation.
- He is applying for a passport for the first time.
- The government issued a new passport design last year.
Usage notes
Use 'passport' when talking about international travel. It's suitable in both formal and casual situations, but avoid using it in slang contexts.
Grammar pattern
passport + noun (e.g. passport control)
Memory hint
Think of 'pass' as in 'to pass through borders' and 'port' as a gateway.
Collocations
- valid
- full
- fake
- apply for
- renew
- get
- be valid
- expire
- photo
- photograph
- picture
- passport into
- passport to
- valid
- full
- fake
- apply for
- renew
- get
- be valid
- expire
- photo
- photograph
- picture
- passport into
- passport to
Synonyms
- key
Antonyms
- visa
- denial
- refusal
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'visa' - a visa is different from a passport.
- Using 'passports' as a singular noun.
- Saying 'the passport' when referring to passports in general.