keyboard
- 01 A1 Beginner
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.
Simple“He spilled coffee on his keyboard and some of the letters stopped working.”
In context“The ergonomic keyboard was designed to reduce wrist strain for employees who spend several hours a day typing reports.”
Synonyms - 02 A2 Elementary
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.
Simple“The piano has a long keyboard with eighty-eight keys.”
In context“The organist moved his hands quickly across the upper keyboard while his feet managed the bass pedals below.”
Synonymsclaviermanual - 03 A2 Elementary
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.
Simple“She plays the keyboard in a local rock band on the weekends.”
In context“The studio was filled with various electronic keyboards and MIDI controllers used for modern pop production.”
Synonymssynthesiserdigital piano - 04 C1 Advanced
v.to enter information into a computer using a keyboard.
v.to enter data or text into a computer system via a keyboard interface.
Simple“The clerk spent the afternoon keyboarding data from the paper forms.”
In context“The speed at which she could keyboard complex strings of data was impressive to the rest of the administrative team.”
UsageOften used in professional data entry or technical contexts.
From key + board.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.