Escape key

American  

Or escape key

noun

1. a key (frequently labeled Esc) found on most computer keyboards and used for any of various functions, as to interrupt or cancel the current process or running program, or to close a pop-up window.

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Example Sentences

You can get them all over Etsy — there’s one that’s literally just an Escape key.

From The Verge • Sep. 29, 2021

Although Apple is still holding out hope for the Touch Bar, this one at least has a physical Escape key.

From The Verge • Dec. 10, 2019