noun
keypad
KEE-pad
noun
1
A small set of buttons used to enter numbers or commands into a device.
"Enter your PIN on the keypad to unlock the door."
How to Use Keypad
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small panel of buttons, often just numbers, used to enter codes or commands.
Common pairings
numeric keypad
enter your code on the keypad
Word Forms
keypads plural
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Etymology
From "key" and "pad", describing a compact panel of number or function keys.