key word
- a variation of keyword.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
And I think that’s the key word in all this, is trust.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2026
Resilience was the key word when the Iran war was just a week or two old, and the damage was greatest to overseas markets, such as South Korea and Brazil.
From Barron's ● Mar. 29, 2026
Schmoozing me, they left out a key word in the title: evil.
From Slate ● Oct. 13, 2025
"Stable" is the key word here - this cryptocurrency differs from others as it is intends to be less volatile in value.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2025
I had no way of knowing that the key word in that sentence was going to be “flushed.”
From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman
