Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

car key

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.95 in modern English

Syllables: car key
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A key used to unlock or start a car.

Example Sentences

"Near-synonym: ignition key"
"He forgot his car keys upstairs."
"I back up against the double sink, rooting in my purse for my car keys."

Inflected Forms

car keys (plural) carkey (alternative)

Phrases

electronic car key

Synonyms

ignition key

Questions

What does car key mean?: A key used to unlock or start a car.

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