Flashlight: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฆ
flashlight
[ หflรฆสหlaษชt ]
in the dark
A flashlight is a portable hand-held electric light.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She used a flashlight to find her way in the dark.
- He always carries a flashlight when camping.
emergency
A flashlight is a small battery-operated device used for illumination in emergencies.
Synonyms
emergency light, handheld light, portable light
Examples of usage
- Make sure to keep a flashlight in your car in case of emergencies.
- The power went out, so I grabbed a flashlight to see in the dark.
Translations
Translations of the word "flashlight" in other languages:
๐ต๐น lanterna
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Taschenlampe
๐ฎ๐ฉ senter
๐บ๐ฆ ะปัั ัะฐัะธะบ
๐ต๐ฑ latarka
๐ฏ๐ต ๆไธญ้ป็ฏ (ใใใกใ ใใงใใจใ)
๐ซ๐ท lampe de poche
๐ช๐ธ linterna
๐น๐ท el feneri
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ ๋ฑ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุตุจุงุญ ูุฏูู
๐จ๐ฟ baterka
๐ธ๐ฐ baterka
๐จ๐ณ ๆ็ต็ญ
๐ธ๐ฎ svetilka
๐ฎ๐ธ vasaljรณs
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ fษnษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ linterna
Word origin
The word 'flashlight' originated in the late 19th century, combining 'flash' (for a sudden burst of light) and 'light'. Flashlights have been an essential tool for providing portable light in various situations, especially in the dark or during emergencies.
See also: flash, flashback, flashes, flashily, flashiness, flashing, flashy.