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Passport

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈpɑːspɔːt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈpæspɔːrt/"]/

Meaning of Passport

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.

Passport in a sentence

• 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.

How to use Passport

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.

Related words

Collocations with Passport

• 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 for Passport

• key

Opposites of Passport

• visa
• denial
• refusal

Common mistakes with Passport

• 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.

Frequently asked questions about Passport

What does Passport mean?

An official document that allows you to travel to other countries.

What is the definition of Passport?

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

How do you use Passport in a sentence?

I need to renew my passport before my trip to Europe.

Can you give another example of Passport?

She showed her passport at the airport check-in desk.

What are synonyms for Passport?

Common alternatives include key.

What is the opposite of Passport?

Opposite meanings include visa, denial, refusal.

What words go with Passport?

It commonly pairs with 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.

What are common mistakes when using Passport?

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.

How do you pronounce Passport?

US: /["/ˈpæspɔːrt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈpɑːspɔːt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Passport?

Use 'passport' when talking about international travel. It's suitable in both formal and casual situations, but avoid using it in slang contexts.

What CEFR level is Passport?

"Passport" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.