adj

Dvorak

DVAW-zhak

Dvorak (adj) means describing an alternative keyboard layout designed so the most commonly used letters sit on the home row, aimed at faster and more comfortable typing than the standard QWERTY layout. Example: “She switched to a Dvorak keyboard layout to reduce finger strain.”

adj

Describing an alternative keyboard layout designed so the most commonly used letters sit on the home row, aimed at faster and more comfortable typing than the standard QWERTY layout.

"She switched to a Dvorak keyboard layout to reduce finger strain."

"Learning Dvorak took him weeks, but he says his typing speed improved."

How to use Dvorak

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA keyboard layout, alternative to QWERTY, designed for more efficient typing.

Common pairings

Dvorak layout Dvorak keyboard

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Etymology

Named after August Dvorak, the American professor who co-designed the layout in the 1930s. (Not related to composer Antonín Dvořák, whose surname comes from Czech dvůr, "courtyard" or "farm.")

· First attested 1930

Class of 1930 Dvorak joined the language around 1930.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Dvorak” mean?

The word “Dvorak” means describing an alternative keyboard layout designed so the most commonly used letters sit on the home row, aimed at faster and more comfortable typing than the standard QWERTY layout. In plain terms, a keyboard layout, alternative to QWERTY, designed for more efficient typing.

How do you pronounce “Dvorak”?

“Dvorak” is pronounced DVAW-zhak (/ˈdvɔɹʒɑk/ in IPA).

How do you use “Dvorak” in a sentence?

Here is “Dvorak” used in a sentence: “She switched to a Dvorak keyboard layout to reduce finger strain.”

What part of speech is “Dvorak”?

“Dvorak” is an adjective.

Where does the word “Dvorak” come from?

The word “Dvorak” dates back to around 1930. Named after August Dvorak, the American professor who co-designed the layout in the 1930s. (Not related to composer Antonín Dvořák, whose surname comes from Czech dvůr, "courtyard" or "farm.").