noun
keychain
KEE-chayn
Keychain (noun) means a small chain or ring used to hold keys together. Example: “His keychain jangled as he walked down the hall.”
noun
1
A small chain or ring used to hold keys together.
"His keychain jangled as he walked down the hall."
2
A decorative or novelty item attached to such a ring.
"She bought a tiny Eiffel Tower keychain as a souvenir."
3
A secure digital storage system for passwords and encryption keys on a computer or phone.
"The app saves your password to the device keychain."
How to use keychain
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA ring or chain for holding keys, or (on phones/computers) a secure place where passwords are stored.
Common pairings
souvenir keychain
save to keychain
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Etymology
From "key" plus "chain", named for the physical ring that keeps keys together.
Rhymes for keychain
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What does “keychain” mean?
The word “keychain” means a small chain or ring used to hold keys together. In plain terms, a ring or chain for holding keys, or (on phones/computers) a secure place where passwords are stored.
How do you pronounce “keychain”?
“Keychain” is pronounced KEE-chayn (/ˈkiːˌt͡ʃeɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “keychain” in a sentence?
Here is “keychain” used in a sentence: “His keychain jangled as he walked down the hall.”
What part of speech is “keychain”?
“Keychain” is a noun.
How many meanings does “keychain” have?
“Keychain” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small chain or ring used to hold keys together.
