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Windows key

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A key on a computer keyboard bearing the Microsoft Windows logo, used to open the Start menu and as a modifier key for various other functions.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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History

Etymology

First appeared on a Microsoft keyboard in 1994.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: Windows键 — a keyboard key
  • Finnish: Windows-näppäin — a keyboard key
  • Japanese: Windowsキー (Windōzu kī) — a keyboard key
  • Korean: 윈도우 키 (windou ki) — a keyboard key