keyboard
UK: ˈkiːbɔːd | US: ˈkiːbɔːrd
n. A panel of keys used to operate a computer, typewriter, or other device.
n. (Music) A set of keys on a piano, organ, or similar instrument.
vt. To input data using a keyboard.
The word "keyboard" combines "key" (from Old English cǣg, meaning a device for locking or a musical lever) and "board" (from Old English bord, meaning a flat surface). Originally used for musical instruments (e.g., pianos) in the 19th century, it later extended to typing devices in the 20th century. The logic reflects the physical layout—rows of "keys" mounted on a "board."
She typed rapidly on the computer keyboard.
The piano’s keyboard was polished and smooth.
He keyboarded the report instead of handwriting it.
The synthesizer has a 61-key keyboard.
Clean your keyboard regularly to avoid dust buildup.