penlightn.

Brit.

/ˈpɛnlʌɪt/, U.S.

/ˈpɛnˌlaɪt/

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: pen n.³, light n.¹

Etymology: < pen n.³ + light n.¹

A small, slender electric torch approximately the size and shape of a fountain pen.

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the world > matter > light > artificial light > an artificial light > torch > [noun] > electric torch > shaped like a pen or pencil

pencil flashlight1929

penlight1930

pencil flash1935

pencil torch1937

1930 Decatur (Illinois) Daily Rev. 16 Jan. 8/6 (advt.) New Eveready Penlight 95¢ complete.

1939 Warren (Pa.) Times-Mirror 3 May 9/8 (advt.) Nickle [sic] Plated Penlight Flashlights with bulb-less cells. A bargain long to be remembered. 5¢ ea.

1948 Surg. Trade Buyer's Guide, 1948–9 140/2 Penlights—See Flashlights, Pocket.

1962 E. Ambler Light of Day x. 210 Miller had a pen-light in his hand and was looking at his watch.

1977 ‘E. McBain’ Long Time no See ii. 18 Carella took a small penlight from his coat pocket and flashed it over the mailboxes.

2002 T. Shimoda Fourth Treasure (2003) 104 The doctor took out a penlight and shined it into Zenzen sensei's eyes.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2005; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	penlight
释义	penlightn. Brit. /ˈpɛnlʌɪt/, U.S. /ˈpɛnˌlaɪt/ Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: pen n.³, light n.¹ Etymology: < pen n.³ + light n.¹ A small, slender electric torch approximately the size and shape of a fountain pen. ΘΚΠ the world > matter > light > artificial light > an artificial light > torch > [noun] > electric torch > shaped like a pen or pencil pencil flashlight1929 penlight1930 pencil flash1935 pencil torch1937 1930 Decatur (Illinois) Daily Rev. 16 Jan. 8/6 (advt.) New Eveready Penlight 95¢ complete. 1939 Warren (Pa.) Times-Mirror 3 May 9/8 (advt.) Nickle [sic] Plated Penlight Flashlights with bulb-less cells. A bargain long to be remembered. 5¢ ea. 1948 Surg. Trade Buyer's Guide, 1948–9 140/2 Penlights—See Flashlights, Pocket. 1962 E. Ambler Light of Day x. 210 Miller had a pen-light in his hand and was looking at his watch. 1977 ‘E. McBain’ Long Time no See ii. 18 Carella took a small penlight from his coat pocket and flashed it over the mailboxes. 2002 T. Shimoda Fourth Treasure (2003) 104 The doctor took out a penlight and shined it into Zenzen sensei's eyes. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2005; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1930
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