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See Also:

• past tense form of key.
• past participle of key.

keyed

American  

[keed] / kid /

adjective

1. fitted with keys.

2. fastened or secured by a key.

3. Music. pitched in a specific key.

4. reinforced by a keystone.

5. coordinated, as with a basic color or idea; harmonized (sometimes used in combination).

   color-keyed carpeting.

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• unkeyed
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of keyed

First recorded in 1790–1800; key ¹ + -ed ³

Example Sentences

In 2023, trio keyed in on the Arroyo Grande home of Susan Flores, a short distance from Ruben Flores’ house.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

The Braves broke the 1-1 tie with three runs in the seventh inning, keyed by a two-run single from James Clark.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The company appeared to use a mix of derivative contracts, including options, that were keyed off oil prices.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

That relentless defense has keyed consecutive home playoff victories.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026

He keyed open his door and we all climbed in and he turned around to face us, said: “So, where you wanna go?”

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña