keyhole
Beginner (A1)
IPA: /N/A/
KK: /N/A/
adjective
Definition
Not a valid English word.
Example
Not available.
Conversation
Did you read the article about the latest celebrity gossip?
Yeah, it was so keyhole that I felt like I was intruding on their lives.
I know, right? It was almost too revealing for comfort.
Definitely! Sometimes I wonder if they want all those intimate details shared.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
revealing
intimate
disclosing
Antonyms
concealing
guarded
private
noun
Definition
A small opening in a lock where a key is inserted to open or close it.
Example
She peered through the keyhole to see who was at the door.
Conversation
Did you see where I left my keys?
I think you dropped them near the keyhole by the front door.
Oh right, I remember now! Thanks for the tip.
Root Explanation
Keyhole → It is formed from "key" (from Old English *cāg*, meaning a device used to open a lock) and "hole" (from Old English *hol*, meaning an opening or hollow space). The word "keyhole" refers to the opening in a lock where a key is inserted.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'key' that fits into a 'hole' — that's how you remember that a keyhole is the opening for a key.
Visually Confused Words
eyehole
kneehole