car key
Plural
car keys
1
a small handheld device used to unlock and start the engine of a car
- I forgot my car key at home, so I had to call a friend for a ride.
- He handed me the car key before I drove off.
- He kept the car key on a keychain with a small flashlight attached.
- The car key automatically unlocks the doors when you’re near the car.
- I always leave my car key in the same spot to avoid losing it.