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Definition of keyring

keyring

/ˈkiːrɪŋ/
key · ring
Plural:keyrings
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• noun

1

A small metal or plastic ring used for holding several keys together.

Example

"She attached the new office key to her keyring so she would not lose it."

2

In computing and cryptography, a program or file used to store and manage a user's digital keys, passwords, and encryption credentials.

Example

"The operating system automatically unlocked the encrypted keyring when the user logged in."

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• Nearby Words

keynote
keypad
keypress
keyring
keystone
keystroke
keytar

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