noun
Uncommon
flashlight
FLASH-lyt
Flashlight (noun) means a small portable battery-powered light held in the hand. Example: “She grabbed a flashlight when the power went out.”
noun
1
A small portable battery-powered light held in the hand.
"She grabbed a flashlight when the power went out."
"At school he used to do Dr. Jekyll turning into Mr. Hyde, shining a flashlight into his face."
— Saul Bellow, The Actual (1997)
How to use flashlight
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA handheld battery light.
UK vs US
American English says flashlight; British English usually says torch.
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Word forms
- Plural
- flashlights
- Third person singular
- flashlights
- Past tense
- flashlit, flashlighted
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She grabbed a _____ when the power went out.
Etymology
From flash + light.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “flashlight” mean?
The word “flashlight” means a small portable battery-powered light held in the hand. In plain terms, a handheld battery light.
How do you pronounce “flashlight”?
“Flashlight” is pronounced FLASH-lyt (/ˈflæʃˌlaɪ̯t/ in IPA).
How do you use “flashlight” in a sentence?
Here is “flashlight” used in a sentence: “She grabbed a flashlight when the power went out.”
What part of speech is “flashlight”?
“Flashlight” is a noun.
Is “flashlight” a common word?
“Flashlight” is an uncommon word in modern English.
