key chain

noun

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

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And then, thank God, my fingers close around my key chain. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026 The purchase will come with a free large popcorn and the collectible key chain. — Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 14 Mar. 2026 One person may trade a dolphin key chain from the 90s for a vintage matchbox. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 25 May 2026 The movie’s title refers to a key chain from a gift shop that Jeremy, who almost never speaks, presents to his younger sister. — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for key chain

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“Key chain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/key%20chain. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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