C2 noun #67,799 most common

A key, especially to an outside door.

latchkey in 30 Seconds

  • (noun) A key, especially to an outside door.
  • (noun) A child who is given a key to the home and is expected to remain at home alone (without adult supervision until the parents return from work).
  • (adjective) Equipped with a key; generally in the phrase latchkey child.

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun A key, especially to an outside door.
  2. 2
    noun A child who is given a key to the home and is expected to remain at home alone (without adult supervision until the parents return from work).
  3. 3
    adjective Equipped with a key; generally in the phrase latchkey child.

Synonyms

check key
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