numberkey

noun
UK /ˈnʌmbə kiː/
US /ˈnʌmbər kiː/

A number key is a button on a keyboard that types a number.

Press the number key 5 to choose the fifth answer.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A key on a phone or calculator marked with a digit.

She tapped the number key to dial her friend.

3. A shortcut key used to select something by its number.

Use the number key to pick a song from the list.

4. A labeled key on a musical or control panel that stands for a number.

The number key on the panel lit up when pressed.