latchkey Definition
latch·key (lac̸h′kē′)
noun
a key for drawing back or unfastening the latch of a door, esp. of an outer door, from the outside
adjective
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
Etymology: from the door key carried by such a child
latchkey Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
kid: It might also help prevent " the latchkey kid " phenomenon when both parents are working.
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