Dvorak

noun

Dvor·ak də-ˈvȯr-ak

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

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The first known use of Dvorak was in 1983

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Dvorak

Dvořák

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“Dvorak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dvorak. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.

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Biographical Definition

Dvořák

biographical name

Dvo·řák (də-)ˈvȯr-ˌzhäk

Antonín 1841–1904 Bohemian composer

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