The key card
Example: The key card opens the hotel room door
Definition
"The key card" is a plastic card used to electronically unlock doors, commonly found in hotels. It functions by being scanned or inserted into a card reader to grant access to a specific room or area, replacing traditional metal keys for convenience and security.
Etymology
The term "the key card" combines "key," meaning a device used to open locks, and "card," referring to a flat, rectangular piece of plastic or paper. The concept emerged as electronic access systems developed, replacing traditional keys with cards embedded with magnetic strips or chips for easier and more secure entry.
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"The key card" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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