noun
keycard
Keycard (noun) means a plastic card with a stored digital code, used instead of a metal key to open electronic locks, such as hotel room doors. Example: “The hotel gave us two keycards for the room.”
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A plastic card with a stored digital code, used instead of a metal key to open electronic locks, such as hotel room doors.
"The hotel gave us two keycards for the room."
"His keycard stopped working after it got too close to his phone."
How to use keycard
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA plastic swipe or tap card that unlocks a door instead of a metal key.
Common pairings
swipe a keycard
keycard access
hotel keycard
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The hotel gave us two _____ for the room.
Etymology
A modern compound of "key" and "card", describing a card that does a key's job.
Frequently asked questions
What does “keycard” mean?
The word “keycard” means a plastic card with a stored digital code, used instead of a metal key to open electronic locks, such as hotel room doors. In plain terms, a plastic swipe or tap card that unlocks a door instead of a metal key.
How do you use “keycard” in a sentence?
Here is “keycard” used in a sentence: “The hotel gave us two keycards for the room.”
What part of speech is “keycard”?
“Keycard” is a noun.
What is the meaning of keycard?
"keycard" (noun) means a plastic card with a stored digital code, used instead of a metal key to open electronic locks, such as hotel room doors.
