key-chain

A form of keychain — A chain or ring to which a key may be attached.

Meanings

nounkey-chain (plural key-chains)

plural key-chains

  1. alternativeAlternative form of keychain.

    Another site, Rose Guardian, sells sharp-edged, cat-shaped "self-defense key-chains" and on Etsy you can find handmade switchblade necklaces.

    2014 August 11, Dimple Vijaykumar, “The Defender: the smart pepper spray device that photographs your assailant”, in Alan Rusbridger, editor, The Guardian, London: Guardian News & Media, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 12 Aug 2014
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    "Some of our customers often want to send a small gift, a piece of jewelry or a key-chain along with the grass, so we'll incorporate it into the flat," Ms. [Peggy] O'Dea said.

    1990 September 27, Suzanne Slesin, “Urban Meadow: Mist and Snip”, in The New York Times, New York, N.Y.: The New York Times Company, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 25 May 2015

    And, as if the guarantee of paradise were not sufficient, the museum also boasts a gift shop, where those so-inclined can purchase Hizbullah DVD's, key-chains, car-fresheners, and perfume.

    2007 August 15, James Martin, “Inside the spider's web”, in Alan Rusbridger, editor, The Guardian, London: Guardian News & Media, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 31 Aug 2013

    Its burgundy lining was a reference to the colour of her school uniform and the plaited leather and gilt shoulder strap was a throwback to her convent education, too, reminiscent of the key-chains carried by nuns.

    2011 March 3, Susannah Frankel, “The cultural significance of the handbag”, in The Independent, London: Independent News & Media, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 04 Mar 2011

    In addition to red “Make America Great Again” hats and shirts, the megastore also sells Trump for President shirts, mugs, and key-chains.

    2018 July 4, Chelsea Ritschel, “Walmart faces boycott over Donald Trump impeachment shirts”, in The Independent, London: Independent News & Media, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 04 Jul 2018
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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “key-chain,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/key-chain.

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