Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

key fob

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.10 in modern English

Syllables
key -fob
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An item carried on a key ring either as decoration or for security.

noun

A passive wireless electronic device that usually uses RFID technology to control access to buildings, containers, computers, etc. by being placed near a detector.

noun

An active wireless electronic device that controls access to buildings or vehicles, such as a remote control for a car door lock.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

key fobs (plural) keyfob (alternative) fob key (alternative)

Synonyms

keyfob

Questions

What does key fob mean?
An item carried on a key ring either as decoration or for security.

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