Word
Definitions
01computing device
A1 · Beginner Countable noun Computing
n. the set of keys you use to type words and numbers into a computer.
n. a peripheral input device consisting of a layout of keys used to enter data into a computer or typewriter.
日本語:キーボード※
“He spilled coffee on his keyboard and some of the letters stopped working.”
“The ergonomic keyboard was designed to reduce wrist strain for employees who spend several hours a day typing reports.”
Synonyms
02musical keys
A2 · Elementary Countable noun Music
n. the row of black and white keys on a piano or organ.
n. the set of levers on a musical instrument, such as a piano or harpsichord, which the performer depresses to produce sound.
日本語:鍵盤※
“The piano has a long keyboard with eighty-eight keys.”
“The organist moved his hands quickly across the upper keyboard while his feet managed the bass pedals below.”
Synonyms
03electronic instrument
A2 · Elementary Countable noun Music
n. an electronic musical instrument that looks like a small piano.
n. an electronic musical instrument, often portable, capable of synthesising a wide variety of sounds.
日本語:キーボード※
“She plays the keyboard in a local rock band on the weekends.”
“The studio was filled with various electronic keyboards and MIDI controllers used for modern pop production.”
Synonyms
04to type
C1 · Advanced Computing Technical
v. to enter information into a computer using a keyboard.
v. to enter data or text into a computer system via a keyboard interface.
Español:teclear
“The clerk spent the afternoon keyboarding data from the paper forms.”
“The speed at which she could keyboard complex strings of data was impressive to the rest of the administrative team.”
Usage
Often used in professional data entry or technical contexts.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “keyboard” in context.
Verb
01. clean the keyboard
“You should clean the keyboard regularly to remove dust and crumbs.”
verb + noun
02. connect the keyboard to the computer
“He connected the wireless keyboard to the computer using Bluetooth.”
verb + noun + prep + noun
03. tap on the keyboard
“I could hear him tapping on the keyboard late into the night.”
verb + prep + noun
Adjective
04. mechanical keyboard
“Many gamers prefer using a mechanical keyboard because the keys feel more responsive.”
adj + noun
05. musical keyboard
“She started learning songs on a small musical keyboard before moving to a real piano.”
adj + noun
06. wireless keyboard
“A wireless keyboard makes your desk look much tidier without all the cables.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. keyboard layout
“The standard QWERTY keyboard layout is used in many countries.”
noun + noun
08. keyboard shortcut
“Learning a few keyboard shortcuts can help you work much faster.”
noun + noun
Etymology
From key + board.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · IntermediateOxford
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