virtualkeyboardapp

noun
UK /ˈvɜːtʃuəl ˈkiːbɔːd æp/
US /ˈvɜːrtʃuəl ˈkiːbɔːrd æp/

A virtual keyboard app is a program that puts a keyboard on your screen so you can type without a real one.

She used a virtual keyboard app to type messages on her tablet.

SYNONYMS

on-screen keyboard appsoftware keyboard apptouch keyboard appdigital keyboard app

RELATED WORDS

keyboardtouchscreentypinginput methodmobile app

OTHER MEANINGS

2. An app that shows a keyboard on a touchscreen device for entering text.

The virtual keyboard app popped up when he tapped the search box.

3. A downloadable program that replaces the built-in keyboard on a phone or tablet.

He installed a virtual keyboard app with fun themes and emojis.

4. Software that lets people type using a mouse or touch instead of physical keys.

The virtual keyboard app helped her type even though her laptop keys were broken.