passport
n. countablen. an official small book from your government that proves who you are. You need to show it when you travel to another country.
n. an official document issued by a national government, certifying the holder's identity and citizenship and entitling them to travel under its protection to and from foreign countries.
Don't forget to pack your passport before we leave for the airport.
The border official checked my passport and stamped it before letting me enter the country.
Modern security features in a passport include biometric data and holographic images to prevent forgery and ensure the integrity of international borders.
From French passeport, from passer (“pass”) + port (“port”). Compare portpass. Equivalent to pass + port.
Commonly used with the verbs 'issue', 'renew', or 'expire'.