Penholder: meaning, definitions and examples
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penholder
[ หpษnหhoสldษr ]
office supplies
A penholder is an item used to store pens or pencils. It is typically made of plastic, metal, or wood and comes in various shapes and sizes. Penholders are commonly found on desks or in pencil cases.
Synonyms
pen container, pen organizer, pen stand.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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penholder |
Note: This is a repetition. Refer to the first definition. |
pen stand |
Used to describe an item that specifically holds one or a few pens upright, often in a stylish or decorative manner. Commonly found on executive desks or as part of desktop sets.
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pen organizer |
Refers to a structured item with compartments or sections to arrange pens neatly. It can also include other office supplies and is ideal for keeping a desk tidy.
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pen container |
Used to describe a larger item that can hold multiple pens. It could be a jar, box, or any container, usually found on desks.
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Examples of usage
- The penholder on my desk is shaped like a miniature Eiffel Tower.
- She keeps all her colorful pens in a cute penholder on her shelf.
Translations
Translations of the word "penholder" in other languages:
๐ต๐น suporte para caneta
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคจเคนเฅเคฒเฅเคกเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Stifthalter
๐ฎ๐ฉ pen holder
๐บ๐ฆ ััะธะผะฐั ะดะปั ัััะบะธ
๐ต๐ฑ uchwyt na dลugopis
๐ฏ๐ต ใใณใใซใใผ
๐ซ๐ท porte-stylo
๐ช๐ธ soporte para bolรญgrafo
๐น๐ท kalem tutucu
๐ฐ๐ท ํํ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุงู ู ููู
๐จ๐ฟ drลพรกk na pero
๐ธ๐ฐ drลพiak na pero
๐จ๐ณ ็ฌๆถ
๐ธ๐ฎ nosilec za svinฤnike
๐ฎ๐ธ pennihaldari
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะปะฐะผ าฑััะฐาัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฐแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qษlษm tutucu
๐ฒ๐ฝ soporte para pluma
Etymology
The term 'penholder' originated in the late 18th century, combining the words 'pen' and 'holder'. It refers to an object specifically designed to hold pens, providing a convenient and organized way to store writing instruments. Over time, penholders have evolved in design and materials used, reflecting changes in writing tools and office aesthetics.
See also: pen, penal, penance, penman, penmanship, penning, pennon, pens.