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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One person may trade a dolphin key chain from the 90s for a vintage matchbox.
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Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
25 May 2026
The new 250 boots will also feature a special hangtag that commemorates the anniversary and includes a golden bottle opener key chain that is attached to each boot.
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Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
In a search of Adams’ apartment in November, the BCA found a key on a key chain that was later determined to fit the door to the human resources and personnel office at Cub, the complaint said.
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Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
6 May 2026
The movie’s title refers to a key chain from a gift shop that Jeremy, who almost never speaks, presents to his younger sister.
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Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2026
The purchase will come with a free large popcorn and the collectible key chain.
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Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
14 Mar. 2026
The Rangers also have 22 other wearable and collectible giveaway dates scheduled with items ranging from the bloody Ryan jersey and a hockey sweater (May 25) to a Rangers Captain plushy key chain (June 5) and a global soccer scarf as a tribute to the World Cup (July 5).
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Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
And then, thank God, my fingers close around my key chain.
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Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
As phones continued to develop, key chain holes on phones have generally become a thing of the past.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
21 Oct. 2025
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Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
25 May 2026
The new 250 boots will also feature a special hangtag that commemorates the anniversary and includes a golden bottle opener key chain that is attached to each boot.
—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
In a search of Adams’ apartment in November, the BCA found a key on a key chain that was later determined to fit the door to the human resources and personnel office at Cub, the complaint said.
—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
6 May 2026
The movie’s title refers to a key chain from a gift shop that Jeremy, who almost never speaks, presents to his younger sister.
—
Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2026
The purchase will come with a free large popcorn and the collectible key chain.
—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
14 Mar. 2026
The Rangers also have 22 other wearable and collectible giveaway dates scheduled with items ranging from the bloody Ryan jersey and a hockey sweater (May 25) to a Rangers Captain plushy key chain (June 5) and a global soccer scarf as a tribute to the World Cup (July 5).
—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
And then, thank God, my fingers close around my key chain.
—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
As phones continued to develop, key chain holes on phones have generally become a thing of the past.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Key chain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/key%20chain. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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