noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A ring, normally of metal or plastic, for holding keys together.
2. 2
   A set of data holding linked encryption keys.

Example

More examples

"The key to my apartment is on the keyring."

Etymology

From key + ring.

Related phrases

key fob

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