noun
keypad
KEE-pad
Keypad (noun) means a small set of buttons used to enter numbers or commands into a device. Example: “Enter your PIN on the keypad to unlock the door.”
noun
1
A small set of buttons used to enter numbers or commands into a device.
"Enter your PIN on the keypad to unlock the door."
How to use keypad
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small panel of buttons, often just numbers, used to enter codes or commands.
Common pairings
numeric keypad
enter your code on the keypad
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Word forms
- Plural
- keypads
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Enter your PIN on the _____ to unlock the door.
Etymology
From "key" and "pad", describing a compact panel of number or function keys.
Synonyms
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computer keyboard
Frequently asked questions
What does “keypad” mean?
The word “keypad” means a small set of buttons used to enter numbers or commands into a device. In plain terms, a small panel of buttons, often just numbers, used to enter codes or commands.
How do you pronounce “keypad”?
“Keypad” is pronounced KEE-pad (/ˈkiːpæd/ in IPA).
How do you use “keypad” in a sentence?
Here is “keypad” used in a sentence: “Enter your PIN on the keypad to unlock the door.”
What part of speech is “keypad”?
“Keypad” is a noun.
