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keyholder Synonyms
Another word for keyholder
Choosing another word for keyholder depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A person who is entrusted with the keys to a building or property and is responsible for locking, unlocking, and responding to security alarms outside normal operating hours.
Usage Example
"As the designated custodian for the retail store, she was called by the security company when the alarm went off at midnight."
Strong
custodian
caretaker
• noun (Context 2)
A small case, ring, rack, or fixture designed to hold and organize keys.
Usage Example
"He mounted a wooden keychain near the front door so the family would stop misplacing the house keys."
Strong
keychain
keyring
keycase
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Keyholder. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 2, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/keyholder