passkey

[ pas-kee, pahs- ]

noun

, plural pass·keys.

1. master key.
2. skeleton key.
3. a private key.
4. a latchkey.

passkey

/ ˈpɑːsˌkiː /

noun

1. any of various keys, esp a latchkey
2. another term for master key skeleton key

Word History and Origins

Origin of passkey¹

First recorded in 1810–20; pass + key ¹

Example Sentences

The janitors passkey grating in the lock of the private hall door started something that none of them expected.

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The door was opened with a passkey and Paul confronted the party.

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I'll bet that if you do the conductor either has a passkey or will break it down for me.

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Mr. Montgomery ascended the steps in a jaunty way, and, opening the door with a passkey, ascended the front staircase.

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As soon as they had explained what they wanted, the landlord got a passkey and took them to the room Holt had used.

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