Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

keyboard

noun
/ˈkiːbɔːrd/
Definition
A keyboard is a set of keys or buttons used to input data into a computer or other electronic devices.
Examples
  • I use my keyboard to type emails and documents.
  • The keyboard has different layouts, such as QWERTY and AZERTY.
  • Musicians often play melodies on a keyboard instrument.
Meaning
A keyboard is primarily used for typing text and executing commands on a computer, resembling an array of keys arranged in a specific layout.
Synonyms
  • input device
  • typewriter
  • control panel