keyboard
A keyboard is an input device consisting of a set of keys that you press to type letters, numbers, and symbols into a computer. It is also a musical instrument that looks like a piano and produces electronic sounds.
Examples
3 of 5I use a wireless keyboard so I can sit comfortably away from my desk.
I use a wireless keyboard so I can sit comfortably away from my desk.
All employees are required to report any faulty keyboard equipment to the IT department.
All employees are required to report any faulty keyboard equipment to the IT department.
My keyboard is so loud that it wakes everyone up when I'm gaming.
My keyboard is so loud that it wakes everyone up when I'm gaming.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Visualize a 'board' of 'keys' that unlocks the door to the digital world.
Quick Quiz
I am writing a letter to my friend using my computer ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: keyboard
Examples
I use a wireless keyboard so I can sit comfortably away from my desk.
everydayI use a wireless keyboard so I can sit comfortably away from my desk.
All employees are required to report any faulty keyboard equipment to the IT department.
formalAll employees are required to report any faulty keyboard equipment to the IT department.
My keyboard is so loud that it wakes everyone up when I'm gaming.
informalMy keyboard is so loud that it wakes everyone up when I'm gaming.
The study analyzes how keyboard layout affects the speed of data entry in students.
academicThe study analyzes how keyboard layout affects the speed of data entry in students.
Our new office setup includes an ergonomic keyboard to prevent wrist strain.
businessOur new office setup includes an ergonomic keyboard to prevent wrist strain.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
keyboard warrior
keyboard warrior (someone who is aggressive online but not in person)
on the keyboard
on the keyboard (referring to playing the instrument)
keyboard layout
keyboard layout (the arrangement of keys)
Often Confused With
A keypad is a small, numeric-only set of buttons, while a keyboard is the full set of characters.
A piano is a specific acoustic instrument; a keyboard is usually the electronic version or a computer part.
Usage Notes
Use 'keyboard' to refer to both the computer peripheral and the electronic musical instrument. When referring to typing, we usually say 'on the keyboard'.
Common Mistakes
Learners often write 'key board' as two separate words, but it should always be written as one word.
Memory Tip
Visualize a 'board' of 'keys' that unlocks the door to the digital world.
Word Origin
Derived from the word 'key' (a lever) and 'board' (a flat surface), emerging in the mid-19th century.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Mechanical keyboards are highly popular in gaming culture for their specific sound and tactile feel.
Quick Quiz
I am writing a letter to my friend using my computer ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: keyboard
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