fob
10 synonyms for fob, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
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.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
flim-flam
watch chain
watch guard
play tricks
watch pocket
play a joke on
play a trick on
pull a fast one on
Synonyms by Meaning
1. 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.”
How to use fob
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
key fob
fob off
watch fob
Etymology
Probably from an old Germanic word for "pocket," related to Swedish ficka and German dialect forms.
Full origin of fob →Frequently asked questions
What does “fob” mean?
The word “fob” means 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. In plain terms, a small remote-control device for cars/doors, or (older sense) a pocket or chain ornament for a watch.
How do you pronounce “fob”?
“Fob” is pronounced fob (/fɒb/ in IPA).
How do you use “fob” in a sentence?
Here is “fob” used in a sentence: “She pressed the fob to unlock her car from across the parking lot.”
What part of speech is “fob”?
Depending on how it is used, “fob” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “fob” come from?
The word “fob” comes from Germanic. Probably from an old Germanic word for "pocket," related to Swedish ficka and German dialect forms.
How many meanings does “fob” have?
“Fob” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: 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.
