Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

windows key

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.57 in modern English

Syllables
win-dows key
IPA
24
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A key on a computer keyboard bearing the Microsoft Windows logo, used to open the Start menu and as a modifier key for various other functions.

Etymology

First appeared on a Microsoft keyboard in 1994.

Inflected Forms

Windows keys (plural)

Synonyms

start key Winkey Win Window Windows

Questions

What does windows key mean?
A key on a computer keyboard bearing the Microsoft Windows logo, used to open the Start menu and as a modifier key for various other functions.
Where does windows key come from?
First appeared on a Microsoft keyboard in 1994.

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