Examples of “fob” in a Sentence

noun A small handheld device used to unlock a car or open a secured door remotely, or a decorative attachment on a keychain or watch chain.

• She pressed the fob to unlock her car from across the parking lot.
• His grandfather still carried a pocket watch with a silver fob.

noun A small pocket for holding a watch or valuables, especially in old-fashioned trousers or waistcoats.

• The antique waistcoat had a fob for a pocket watch.

verb To cheat or trick someone, often in the phrase "fob off."

• He tried to fob off the customer with a cheap replacement.