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fob

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /fɑb/ · UK /fɒb/

fob means: A small electronic device used to open doors or control a car's locks.

noun

ELECTRONIC KEYB2

A small electronic device used to open doors or control a car's locks.

  • I lost my car fob.
  • Press the button on the fob to unlock the doors.
  • Do these key fobs need new batteries?

Similar words: remote key, electronic key

Common phrases: key fob, car fob, electronic fob

WATCH CHAINC2

A short chain or strip of cloth that attaches a pocket watch to clothing.

  • His watch hung from a fob.
  • The silver fob was attached to his waistcoat.
  • She collected antique watches with gold fobs.

Similar words: watch chain

Common phrases: watch fob, gold fob, silver fob

WATCH CHAIN ORNAMENTC2

A small decorative object hanging from a watch chain.

  • A gold fob hung from the chain.
  • The antique fob held a tiny carved seal.
  • He polished the decorative fobs in his collection.

Similar words: charm, pendant

Common phrases: gold fob, fob seal, decorative fob

Questions about fob

What does fob mean?

A small electronic device used to open doors or control a car's locks.

What is fob in other languages?

Türkçe: anahtarlık kumandası · Español: mando · Français: télécommande · Deutsch: Funkschlüssel · Italiano: telecomando · 日本語: 電子キー

How do you pronounce fob?

In American English /fɑb/; in British English /fɒb/.

How do you use fob in a sentence?

I lost my car fob. Press the button on the fob to unlock the doors.

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