noun
Uncommon
keyword
KEE-wurd
Keyword (noun) means an important word used to represent or search for a topic, especially online. Example: “She used the keyword "budget travel" to find cheap flight deals.”
noun
1
An important word used to represent or search for a topic, especially online.
"She used the keyword "budget travel" to find cheap flight deals."
2
A reserved word in a programming language that has a special, predefined meaning.
"In many languages, "if" and "while" are keywords you can't use as variable names."
verb
1
To label content with searchable terms.
"The blog posts are keyworded to improve search rankings."
How to use keyword
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA significant word used to search for, tag, or summarise information.
Common pairings
keyword search
target keywords
keyword density
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Word forms
- Plural
- keywords
- Third person singular
- keywords
- Past tense
- keyworded
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She used the _____ "budget travel" to find cheap flight deals.
Etymology
From "key" (in the sense of something that unlocks access) plus "word".
Frequently asked questions
What does “keyword” mean?
The word “keyword” means an important word used to represent or search for a topic, especially online. In plain terms, a significant word used to search for, tag, or summarise information.
How do you pronounce “keyword”?
“Keyword” is pronounced KEE-wurd (/ˈki.wɝd/ in IPA).
How do you use “keyword” in a sentence?
Here is “keyword” used in a sentence: “She used the keyword "budget travel" to find cheap flight deals.”
What part of speech is “keyword”?
Depending on how it is used, “keyword” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “keyword” a common word?
“Keyword” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “keyword” have?
“Keyword” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an important word used to represent or search for a topic, especially online.
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