keyboard — A panel of keys that operate a computer or typewriter
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A panel of keys that operate a computer or typewriter
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkiːbɔːrd/
Example Sentences
- My cat loves to walk across my keyboard when I'm working.
- He can type 120 words per minute on his mechanical keyboard.
- The keyboard warrior had strong opinions but never left his room.
keyboard
NOUN[/ˈkiːbɔːrd/]
A panel of keys that operate a computer or typewriter
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
A compound word first documented in 1819, combining 'key' (a lever or button) and 'board' (a flat panel or surface). Originally referring to the set of keys on a piano, the term expanded in the 20th century to denote the input mechanism on typewriters and computers.
Breakdown
key (a lever or button mechanism) + board (a flat surface or panel), literally 'a board of keys arranged for operation'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat loves to walk across my keyboard when I'm working.”
“He can type 120 words per minute on his mechanical keyboard.”
“The keyboard warrior had strong opinions but never left his room.”
“She cleaned her keyboard with compressed air to remove dust.”
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