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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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
All of which meant that this year, presidential hopeful Nikki Haley and Fox News darling Greg Gutfeld, among others, had made the pilgrimage to kiss the key ring.
From Slate ● May 30, 2023
She carries a leprechaun key ring and her Instagram bio reads “Small Irish Acting Person.”
From New York Times ● Mar. 18, 2022
Genie slipped his hand into Grandpop’s pants pocket and pulled out a set of keys on a key ring.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
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