"latchkey" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Etymology: latch + key Etymology templates: {{compound|en|latch|key}} latch + key Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} latchkey (not comparable)
  1. Equipped with a key; generally in the phrase latchkey child. Tags: not-comparable Derived forms: latchkey child, latchkey kid
    Sense id: en-latchkey-en-adj-kQsKVbpY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 58 33 9
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: latch key, latch-key

Noun [English]

Forms: latchkeys [plural]
Etymology: latch + key Etymology templates: {{compound|en|latch|key}} latch + key Head templates: {{en-noun}} latchkey (plural latchkeys)
  1. A key, especially to an outside door. Synonyms: check key
    Sense id: en-latchkey-en-noun-aJQIuBFu
  2. A child who is given a key to the home and is expected to remain at home alone (without adult supervision until the parents return from work).
    Sense id: en-latchkey-en-noun-Fqg8Xjs1
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: latch key, latch-key

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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