English Words Starting With K

• key card

  nounB1
  /ˈkiː ˌkɑːd/A small, plastic card, often with a magnetic strip, RFID chip, or electronic circuitry, used to unlock a door (especially in a hotel, office, or secure facility).
• key case

  nounB1
  /ˈkiː ˌkeɪs/A small protective container or pouch designed to hold keys.
• key club

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈkiː ˌklʌb/A private social club, typically for businesspeople, that requires a physical key for access, often located in an urban centre.
• key deer

  nounC2
  /ˈkiː dɪə/A small, endangered subspecies of the white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus clavium), found only in the Florida Keys.
• key drive

  nounB2
  /ˈkiː draɪv/A small portable data storage device that plugs into a computer's USB port; a flash drive.
• key fob

  nounC1
  /ˈkiː fɒb/A small, portable device, often attached to a keyring, used for remote control or electronic access, such as to a car or building.
• key fruit

  nounRare
  /ˈkiː fruːt/A winged fruit of certain trees, such as the maple, sycamore, or ash, designed to spin as it falls.
• key grip

  nounLow (specialized, industry-specific term)
  /ˈkiː ɡrɪp/A senior crew member in film and television responsible for the camera support and rigging equipment, and leading the grip department.
• key in

  verbB1/B2
  /ˈkiː ɪn/To enter data into a computer, device, or system by typing on a keyboard.
• key largo

  nounC2
  /ˌkiː ˈlɑː.ɡəʊ/A proper noun referring to an island and settlement in the upper Florida Keys archipelago, the first and largest island of the chain, and a major tourist destination.
• key light

  nounC1
  /ˈkiː laɪt/The primary, brightest source of light in a photographic, cinematographic, or theatrical setup, which defines the main illumination and shadows on the subject.
• key lime

  nounLow
  /ˈkiː ˌlaɪm/A small, round, yellow-green citrus fruit (Citrus aurantifolia) that is notably aromatic and tart, originally cultivated in the Florida Keys.
• key lime pie

  nounB1
  /ˈkiː ˌlaɪm ˈpaɪ/A traditional American dessert consisting of a tart, creamy filling made from key lime juice, egg yolks, and sweetened condensed milk in a pie crust, often topped with meringue or whipped cream.
• key money

  nounLow
  /ˈkiː ˌmʌni/A non-refundable lump sum payment made by a new tenant to a landlord, agent, or outgoing tenant, often in addition to rent and deposit, to secure a lease, particularly in a competitive rental market.
• key plate

  nounC2
  /ˈkiː ˌpleɪt/A printing plate, typically used in colour printing, that holds the most important image detail or dominant colour, often black, upon which other colours are aligned.
• key punch

  nounverbRare/Historical
  /ˈkiː ˌpʌn(t)ʃ/A machine, or the action of using it, to manually create holes in a data card or tape in patterns that represent data, as part of early computer data processing.
• key ring

  nounB2
  /ˈkiː rɪŋ/A small ring, typically metal or plastic, onto which keys can be attached and carried.
• key scarf

  nounC1
  /ˈkiː ˌskɑːf/A scarf or neckerchief displaying an organization's or institution's official colours, patterns, or crest, typically worn by members to signify affiliation or belonging.
• key signature

  nounC2
  /ˈkiː ˌsɪɡ.nɪ.tʃə(r)/The group of sharps or flats placed at the beginning of a musical staff to indicate the key of the piece.
• key stage

  nounC1
  /ˈkiː ˌsteɪdʒ/A defined period in the education system, particularly in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, representing a stage of the National Curriculum for which specific learning objectives are set.

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