keypad — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A small board with keys primarily used for tactile input into a machine.

   Broader terms

   pad

   Examples

   Many laptop computers have special function keys which turn part of the alphabetical keyboard into a numeric keypad.

   He pulled a picture frame to one side, revealing a safe behind. Chang pressed four buttons on the keypad… …and the safe door whirred open.

Noun

1. a keyboard that is a data input device for computers; arrangement of keys is modelled after the typewriter keyboard

   Synonyms

   computer keyboard

   Broader terms

   keyboarddata input deviceinput device