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Definition of Latchkey
1. Noun. Key for raising or drawing back a latch or opening an outside door.
Generic synonyms: Key
Definition of Latchkey
1. n. A key used to raise, or throw back, the latch of a door, esp. a night latch.
Definition of Latchkey
1. Noun. A key, especially to an outside door. ¹
2. Noun. 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). ¹
3. Adjective. Equipped with a key; generally in the phrase ''latchkey child''. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Latchkey
1. a key for opening a latched door [n -KEYS]