noun
passkey
Passkey (noun) means a key that opens multiple locks in a building, typically held by staff or management. Example: “The hotel manager used a passkey to open the guest's room.”
noun
1
A key that opens multiple locks in a building, typically held by staff or management.
"The hotel manager used a passkey to open the guest's room."
2
A modern login credential tied to a specific device, used in place of a traditional password.
"The app now supports passkeys for faster, more secure sign-in."
How to use passkey
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a master key for doors, or (in tech) a device-based login method replacing passwords.
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- Plural
- passkeys
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Etymology
From pass and key.
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What does “passkey” mean?
The word “passkey” means a key that opens multiple locks in a building, typically held by staff or management. In plain terms, either a master key for doors, or (in tech) a device-based login method replacing passwords.
How do you use “passkey” in a sentence?
Here is “passkey” used in a sentence: “The hotel manager used a passkey to open the guest's room.”
What part of speech is “passkey”?
“Passkey” is a noun.
How many meanings does “passkey” have?
“Passkey” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a key that opens multiple locks in a building, typically held by staff or management.
