Word: latchkey
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: latch
key
Definition: 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).
Morphemes:
Affix: latch
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A lightweight lock to protect internal structures from being modified by multiple concurrent accesses.
Affix: key
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An object designed to open and close a lock.