key ring
Americannoun
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
It’s like shopping at a pharmacy 100 years ago, with a white-aproned clerk pushing around a ladder to grab your tinctures and tonics, except now it’s a minimum-wage cashier with a key ring.
From Slate • Nov. 10, 2022
He took a key ring from his pocket and walked over to Newcharlie, undid the handcuffs, and clipped them to his holster.
From "Miracle's Boys" by Jacqueline Woodson
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