keypad

[ kee-pad ]

noun

1. a separate section on some computer keyboards, grouping together numeric keys and those for mathematical or other special functions in an arrangement like that of a calculator.
2. a panel similarly keyed key and used in conjunction with a television set, electronic banking machine, or other electronic device.

keypad

/ ˈkiːˌpæd /

noun

1. a small keyboard with push buttons, as on a pocket calculator, remote control unit for a television, etc
2. computing a data input device consisting of a limited number of keys, each with nominated functions

Word History and Origins

Origin of keypad¹

First recorded in 1965–70; key ¹ + pad ¹

Example Sentences

Finally, this model comes with safety sensors, a wireless keypad, wall control, and two vehicle remotes.

From Popular-Science

While it’s a technology that has been around for years, it has become essential to the ways people seek to limit contact with frequently touched physical devices such as terminals and keypads.

From Digiday

You can use it in regular laptop form or manipulate it into an upside-down V shape or bend the keypad back and face down for watching movies.

From Popular-Science

Finally, the team flipped the paper over and printed a keypad of numbers on the other side.

From Science News For Students

No single moment inspired her paper keypad, Sala de Medeiros says.

From Science News For Students

A circle with a dot may be “3” on the keypad, while an arrow could be “9.”

From The Daily Beast

While one roughed her up, the other pressed every button on the keypad.

From The Daily Beast

To discover the code to the metaphoric keypad required a journey into uncharted territories of the heart, my heart.

From The Daily Beast