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- [lach-kee]
- /ˈlætʃˌki/
- /ˈlæʧkiː/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lach-kee]
- /ˈlætʃˌki/
Definitions of latchkey word
- noun plural latchkey a key for releasing a latch or springlock, especially on an outer door. 1
- noun latchkey A key of an outer door of a house. 1
- noun latchkey door key 1
- adjective latchkey If you refer to a child as a latchkey kid, you disapprove of the fact that they have to let themselves into their home when returning from school because their parents are out at work. 0
- noun latchkey a key for an outside door or gate, esp one that lifts a latch 0
- noun latchkey a supposed freedom from restrictions 0
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Origin of latchkey
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25; latch + key1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Latchkey
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
latchkey popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
latchkey usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for latchkey
noun latchkey
- screw — a metal fastener having a tapered shank with a helical thread, and topped with a slotted head, driven into wood or the like by rotating, especially by means of a screwdriver.
- skeleton — Anatomy, Zoology. the bones of a human or an animal considered as a whole, together forming the framework of the body.
- opener — a person or thing that opens.
- passkey — master key.
Antonyms for latchkey
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See also
Matching words
- Words starting with l
- Words starting with la
- Words starting with lat
- Words starting with latc
- Words starting with latch
- Words starting with latchk
- Words starting with latchke
- Words starting with latchkey