ALL meanings of latchkey
latch·key
L l - noun plural latchkey a key for releasing a latch or springlock, especially on an outer door. 1
- noun latchkey A key of an outer door of a house. 1
- noun latchkey door key 1
- noun latchkey A key, especially to an outside door. 0
- noun latchkey A child who is given a key to the home and is expected to remain at home alone (without adult supervision until the parents return from work). 0
- adjective latchkey Equipped with a key; generally in the phrase latchkey child. 0
- adjective latchkey If you refer to a child as a latchkey kid, you disapprove of the fact that they have to let themselves into their home when returning from school because their parents are out at work. 0
- noun latchkey a key for an outside door or gate, esp one that lifts a latch 0
- noun latchkey a supposed freedom from restrictions 0
- noun latchkey (as modifier) 0
- noun latchkey a key for drawing back or unfastening the latch of a door, esp. of an outer door, from the outside 0
- adjective latchkey designating, of, or having to do with a child or children who receive no supervision at home after school hours, because their parents are away working 0