Python Keywords — Comprehensive Guide (2+ Examples Each)

A complete guide to Python keywords (with examples)

Python keywords are reserved words that have special meaning in the language. You can’t use them as variable names. This page includes at least two examples per keyword and is designed as a scrollable reference.

✅ 2+ examples per keyword 🧠 Explanations + patterns 🔎 Searchable 🖨️ Printable

Note: Keyword lists can vary slightly by Python version. This guide targets modern Python (3.10+), including match/case, async/await.

How to use this page

Each keyword below has:

a short explanation,
two (or more) minimal examples you can copy/paste,
small notes about common mistakes.

Want to confirm keywords on your machine? Run: python -c "import keyword; print(keyword.kwlist)"

All Python keywords (with 2+ examples each)

Scroll or search. Each card is a keyword.

Practice mini-project

Create a small program where you use at least 10 keywords: functions (def), branching (if/elif/else), loops (for/while), error handling (try/except), and a context manager (with).