Dvorak

noun

Dvor·​ak də-ˈvȯr-ak How to pronounce Dvorak (audio)
often attributive
: a typing keyboard with frequently used letters placed centrally compare qwerty

Word History

Etymology

August Dvorak †1975 American educator

First Known Use

1983, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Dvorak was in 1983

Dictionary Entries Near Dvorak

DVM

Dvorak

Dvořák

Cite this Entry

“Dvorak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dvorak. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Biographical Definition

Dvořák

biographical name

Dvo·​řák (də-)ˈvȯr-ˌzhäk How to pronounce Dvořák (audio)
Antonín 1841–1904 Bohemian composer
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