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car key vs car keys

Both 'car key' and 'car keys' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Car key' refers to a single key for a car, while 'car keys' refers to multiple keys for a car. The choice between the two depends on whether you are talking about one key or more than one key.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 697 views

car key

This phrase is correct when referring to a single key for a car.

Use 'car key' when you are talking about one key that is used to start or unlock a car.

Examples:

I need to find my car key before we can leave.
The car key is in the ignition.

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He searched his bag for his car key.
I mean, you cannot confiscate my car key.
Why did you put your car key in the door lock?
Car key, of course.
That's not a car key.
She knew where the car key was.
Sten gave me Gustaf's car key.
Having the car key and the credit cards are prohibited until there is a hearing on that case.
This is my, my car key.
This looks like a car key.
You'll find a car key in the left pocket of that dress.
Randy, he doesn't need a car key shoved in his ear.
I take it it's not a car key.
Ellroy Streeter has already sent a plane ticket and a rental car key to Lincoln's Arizona P.O. box.
I will bet you a family-sized popcorn that there is a gym card right next to your car key.
And we only have a car key and a mask.
We didn't realize they stole a spare car key from the kitchen.
Her only friend is a dog, and if he could turn a car key, he'd already be in Scottsdale.
Tell me if I'm wrong, but this looks like a car key.
If it is a car key.

Alternatives:

key for the car
vehicle key

car keys

This phrase is correct when referring to multiple keys for a car.

Use 'car keys' when you are talking about more than one key that are used to start or unlock a car.

Examples:

I have misplaced my car keys.
The spare car keys are in the drawer.

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He was shot for his car keys.
No wallet, no car keys...
My car keys are in that coat.
You thought you'd just found your car keys.
With this adapter, your T300 key programmer can do chrysler car keys.
Even give you these car keys.
I'll go get my car keys.
I think I left my car keys.
She still has my car keys.
When you lost your car keys and then we just wandered.
Lip gloss and my car keys.
I flushed my car keys down the toilet.
It doesn't seem very safe leaving your car keys laying around.
We heard an announcement on the radio about your car keys.
This drawer is for car keys and magnets, that's it.
Same ring as the car keys.
And one set of car keys.
You left your car keys on your desk.
I once lost my car keys in my apartment for three days...
I know where Dr. Hopper keeps your car keys.

Alternatives:

keys for the car
vehicle keys

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