key ring

noun

: a device that is used to hold keys and that usually consists of a metal ring and sometimes a short chain and small decoration

Examples of key ring in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There is also a double-breasted coat, zip shirt with an asymmetric collar, silk bandanas, a leather double-pouch holder, money and tie clips and a key ring. Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019 There were two keys for the room, one on the key ring of one of the managers and the other in a drawer in someone’s office. Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 16 July 2024 By the time the early 1980s came along, Lynn McCollum, who ran the equipment cage and building security, was talking to me one day in the equipment cage and seemingly out of the blue, gave me a key ring with a full set of keys on it. Lisa P. Rimland, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2024 The tote features six interior compartments as well as a key ring, detachable pouch and zip-top closure. Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 17 June 2024 Boasting an easy-to-carry design with a key ring for convenient attachment to your wallet or keys, this charger is a must-have for those who want to ensure their Apple Watch stays powered throughout their travels. Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2024 The door is locked but there is a phone number posted outside, and soon a lanky, white-haired man appears jangling a key ring. Nina Strochlic, Washington Post, 29 Dec. 2023 Plus, this pepper spray contains up to 25 bursts, working to ward off multiple assailants with its quick-release key ring that’s simple to work in an emergency. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2023 On the first day, his students make a curved and twisted hook, then a leafy key ring fob. Amelia Nierenberg, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2023

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“Key ring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/key%20ring. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.

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