noun, verb ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A set of keys laid out in a grid-like pattern, used for typing on a typewriter, computer etc. usually
2. 2
   holder consisting of an arrangement of hooks on which keys or locks can be hung wordnet
3. 3
   A component of many instruments, including the piano, organ, and harpsichord, consisting of usually black and white keys that cause different tones to be produced when struck.
4. 4
   device consisting of a set of keys on a piano or organ or typewriter or typesetting machine or computer or the like wordnet
5. 5
   An electronic device containing a keyboard (preceding sense), especially one that is capable of producing musical sounds when the keys are played.

Verb

1. 1
   To type on a computer keyboard. intransitive

   "Keyboarding is the part of this job I hate the most."

Synonyms

All synonyms

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Example

More examples

"I have chubby fingers, so I can't use a small keyboard."

Etymology

From key + board.

Related phrases

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Data sourced from Wiktionary, WordNet, CMU, and other open linguistic databases. Updated March 2026.