flashlight

noun

flash·​light ˈflash-ˌlīt How to pronounce flashlight (audio)
1
: a small battery-operated portable electric light
2
a
: a sudden bright artificial light used in taking photographic pictures
b
: a photograph taken by such a light

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This kit has it all, including a folding pocket knife, emergency blanket, three-setting tactical flashlight, glow-in-the-dark compass, camp fire starter, wire saw, and six-in-one survival bracelet. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024 Geppetto completes his final visual inspection by flashlight and at 0615 and mounts the boarding stairs with parachute and helmet in hand. J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024 Kit: Keep a basic winter survival kit in your vehicle, including a flashlight, batteries, blanket, snacks, water, gloves, boots, and a first-aid kit. John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Dec. 2024 View 2 Images The everyday carry flashlights (EDC) market is pretty crowded. Michael Franco, New Atlas, 1 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for flashlight 

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

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The first known use of flashlight was in 1886

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“Flashlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flashlight. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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flashlight

noun
flash·​light ˈflash-ˌlīt How to pronounce flashlight (audio)
: a small battery-operated portable electric light
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