Flashlight: meaning, definitions and examples

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flashlight

 

[ หˆflรฆสƒหŒlaษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in the dark

A flashlight is a portable hand-held electric light.

Synonyms

lantern, light, torch

Examples of usage

  • She used a flashlight to find her way in the dark.
  • He always carries a flashlight when camping.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lanterna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅ‰เคฐเฅเคš

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Taschenlampe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ senter

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปั–ั…ั‚ะฐั€ะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ latarka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‡ไธญ้›ป็ฏ (ใ‹ใ„ใกใ‚…ใ†ใงใ‚“ใจใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lampe de poche

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ linterna

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท el feneri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†์ „๋“ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุตุจุงุญ ูŠุฏูˆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baterka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ baterka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰‹็”ต็ญ’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ svetilka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vasaljรณs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒœแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fษ™nษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ linterna

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,369, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.