passkey
3 synonyms for passkey, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A key that opens multiple locks in a building, typically held by staff or management.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
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master key
passe-partout
Etymology
From pass and key.
Full origin of passkey →Frequently asked questions
What does “passkey” mean?
The word “passkey” means a key that opens multiple locks in a building, typically held by staff or management. In plain terms, either a master key for doors, or (in tech) a device-based login method replacing passwords.
How do you use “passkey” in a sentence?
Here is “passkey” used in a sentence: “The hotel manager used a passkey to open the guest's room.”
What part of speech is “passkey”?
“Passkey” is a noun.
How many meanings does “passkey” have?
“Passkey” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a key that opens multiple locks in a building, typically held by staff or management.
Related words
passwordless
skeleton key
