fob
noun
a small pocket just below the waistline in pants, designed for a watch, keys, change, etc.
fobs
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pluralof fob.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"They're in all modern cell phones, key fobs, garage door openers, most GPS receivers, many radar systems and more."
From Science Daily ● Jan. 17, 2026
Hikers carry fobs and must scan in at four checkpoints 7 miles apart and depart by a certain time or quit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2025
It’s also important to remember to use it whenever you leave your vehicle, and don’t forget to put all of your key fobs inside, including any spares.
From Seattle Times ● May 16, 2024
Also, detectives advise drivers never to keep key fobs inside a vehicle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 29, 2024
It’s then that I remember the email that said we’d need our key fobs to access the pool if we wanted to swim before eight a.m. on weekdays.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
