keyboard
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: keyboards · keyboarding · keyboarded
Sense 1
A set of keys laid out in a gridlike pattern, used for typing on a typewriter, computer, etc.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A component of many instruments, including the piano, organ, and harpsichord, consisting of usually black and white keys that cause different tones to be produced when struck.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To type on a computer keyboard.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “keyboard” mean?
A set of keys laid out in a gridlike pattern, used for typing on a typewriter, computer, etc.
Is “keyboard” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.