ballpoint pen
noun
ball·point pen
ˈbȯl-ˌpȯint- 
variants
or less commonly ballpoint
: a pen having as the writing point a small rotating metal ball that inks itself by contact with an inner magazine
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The secretary of the state had provided each with a boxed Waterman ballpoint pen, a souvenir to keep.
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Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 18 Dec. 2024
The drawings are done in ballpoint pen and crayon, with an impressive economy of line: in a picture of London licking Gossiaux’s forehead, a single curve implies that the artist is in bed, still lying beneath the sheets.
—Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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A classic gift with a contemporary update, this pen and card holder set features a handsome ballpoint pen, and a full-grain leather card holder.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
In addition to the writings and the weapons arsenal, prosecutors are reviewing other potential evidence found in Lapinski’s room, including a recording device disguised as a ballpoint pen and multiple cellphones and laptops, according to recent court filings.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 22 Nov. 2024
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Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 18 Dec. 2024
The drawings are done in ballpoint pen and crayon, with an impressive economy of line: in a picture of London licking Gossiaux’s forehead, a single curve implies that the artist is in bed, still lying beneath the sheets.
—Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Executive Pen and Business Card Case Gift Set $64.00
Buy Now On Amazon
A classic gift with a contemporary update, this pen and card holder set features a handsome ballpoint pen, and a full-grain leather card holder.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
In addition to the writings and the weapons arsenal, prosecutors are reviewing other potential evidence found in Lapinski’s room, including a recording device disguised as a ballpoint pen and multiple cellphones and laptops, according to recent court filings.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Ballpoint pen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ballpoint%20pen. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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