Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
latchkey
noun
/ˈlæʧ.ki/
Definition
A key for a latch, typically used for locking and unlocking a door.
Examples
- After school, she let herself in using her latchkey since her parents weren’t home yet.
- The latchkey kids would often play in the park until their parents returned from work.
Meaning
A latchkey is a key that operates a latch mechanism, allowing a person to securely enter or exit a space.
Synonyms
- key
- door key
- access key
