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Definition of keypress

keypress

/ˈkiːˌprɛs/
key · press
Plural:keypresses
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keypress Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A single instance of pressing a key on a computer keyboard, keypad, or similar electronic input device, or the software event generated by doing so.

Example

"The program pauses on the main screen and waits for a keypress from the user before continuing."

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• Rhymes for keypress

• Nearby Words

keylogging
keynote
keypad
keypress
keyring
keystone
keystroke

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Keypress. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 2, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/keypress
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