Pen: meaning, definitions and examples
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pen
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writing instrument
A pen is a long, thin object used for writing or drawing, with ink inside it. Pens come in various types, such as ballpoint pens, fountain pens, and gel pens.
Synonyms
marker, stylus, writing implement
Examples of usage
- I always carry a pen with me in case I need to take notes.
- She signed the document with a blue pen.
- The teacher asked the students to write the essay in ink using a pen.
enclosure for animals
In farming, a pen is an enclosed area where animals such as sheep, cows, or pigs are kept. Pens are typically used for feeding, shelter, or separating animals.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The farmer herded the sheep into the pen for shearing.
- The pig pen needed cleaning after a week of use.
- The cows were moved from the pasture to the pen for the night.
to write with a pen
To pen means to write or compose with a pen. It is often used in the context of writing poetry, literature, or other forms of creative expression.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The poet penned a heartfelt poem for his beloved.
- She penned her thoughts in a journal every night.
- The author penned a best-selling novel last year.
Translations
Translations of the word "pen" in other languages:
๐ต๐น caneta
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฒเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช Stift
๐ฎ๐ฉ pena
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ dลugopis
๐ฏ๐ต ใใณ
๐ซ๐ท stylo
๐ช๐ธ pluma
๐น๐ท kalem
๐ฐ๐ท ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ููู
๐จ๐ฟ pero
๐ธ๐ฐ pero
๐จ๐ณ ็ฌ
๐ธ๐ฎ pero
๐ฎ๐ธ penni
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะปะฐะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qษlษm
๐ฒ๐ฝ pluma
Etymology
The word 'pen' originated from the Latin word 'penna,' which means feather or wing. In ancient times, feathers were used as writing instruments, and the term evolved to refer to the instrument we now know as a pen. Over the centuries, pens have undergone many transformations, from quills and dip pens to modern ballpoint and gel pens. The concept of pens as writing tools has remained constant, symbolizing creativity, communication, and expression.
See also: penal, penance, penholder, penman, penmanship, penning, pennon, pens.