key ring
Americannoun
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key rings
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of key ring
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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Sensing my interest in the cluster of irregular towers, he stood up, produced a large key ring and began opening a series of padlocks.
From New York Times ● Jun. 5, 2024
On the first day, his students make a curved and twisted hook, then a leafy key ring fob.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 25, 2023
It ships with a silicone sleeve tab that allows it to be attached to a key ring or a lanyard, making it even more clutch for puff-on-the-go situations, from music festivals to long-haul hikes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2023
One of the things I got her was this embossed key ring with the letters "BSG" on it because of the first few roles.
From Salon ● Apr. 19, 2023
Lockton took a key ring out of the blue china snuff jar on the corner of the desk.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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