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
Examples of key chain in a Sentence
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Anyone who runs cold will fight for this unique key chain.
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 24 Sep. 2024
Cherry roller-ball gloss, Blue Nile roller-ball fragrance, and a unicorn-head key chain went into her bra.
—Addie Citchens, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2024
The device is small and lightweight (only 1.26 ounces) and very versatile, with its belt clip, key chain, and magnetic accessory options.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 14 Sep. 2023
The end result is a dopamine hit of familiarity, an amazing feeling that’s like the tech equivalent of finding a souvenir key chain with your name on it.
—Saahil Desai, The Atlantic, 17 July 2023
Included in the set are four different types of felting needles, wool yarn, key chain attachments, phone lanyards, a felting pad, an awl, jump ring openers, and screw eyes.
—Talia Abbas, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2023
Kurata subtly conveyed his unwavering optimism through a plush pig key chain, which dangles off his fanny pack-cum-martial arts weapon and swings excitedly as Alpha Waymond vanquishes four Jobu acolytes.
—Fawnia Soo Hoo, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2023
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 24 Sep. 2024
Cherry roller-ball gloss, Blue Nile roller-ball fragrance, and a unicorn-head key chain went into her bra.
—Addie Citchens, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2024
The device is small and lightweight (only 1.26 ounces) and very versatile, with its belt clip, key chain, and magnetic accessory options.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 14 Sep. 2023
The end result is a dopamine hit of familiarity, an amazing feeling that’s like the tech equivalent of finding a souvenir key chain with your name on it.
—Saahil Desai, The Atlantic, 17 July 2023
Included in the set are four different types of felting needles, wool yarn, key chain attachments, phone lanyards, a felting pad, an awl, jump ring openers, and screw eyes.
—Talia Abbas, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2023
Kurata subtly conveyed his unwavering optimism through a plush pig key chain, which dangles off his fanny pack-cum-martial arts weapon and swings excitedly as Alpha Waymond vanquishes four Jobu acolytes.
—Fawnia Soo Hoo, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2023
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“Key chain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/key%20chain. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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