Penholder: meaning, definitions and examples

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penholder

 

[ หˆpษ›nหŒhoสŠldษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.

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Word Description / Examples
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.

  • The pen stand on the CEO's desk was made of polished wood.
  • She placed her favorite fountain pen in the sleek pen stand.
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.

  • He bought a pen organizer to keep his desk clean and orderly.
  • The pen organizer had specific slots for different types of pens and highlighters.
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.

  • The pen container on his desk was overflowing with colorful pens and markers.
  • She rummaged through the pen container, looking for her favorite blue pen.

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น suporte para caneta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‡เคจเคนเฅ‹เคฒเฅเคกเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stifthalter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pen holder

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะธะผะฐั‡ ะดะปั ั€ัƒั‡ะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uchwyt na dล‚ugopis

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒšใƒณใƒ›ใƒซใƒ€ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท porte-stylo

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ soporte para bolรญgrafo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kalem tutucu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŽœํ™€๋”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุงู…ู„ ู‚ู„ู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ drลพรกk na pero

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ drลพiak na pero

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฌ”ๆžถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nosilec za svinฤnike

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pennihaldari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะปะฐะผ าฑัั‚ะฐา“ั‹ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ”แƒœแƒฐแƒแƒšแƒ“แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qษ™lษ™m tutucu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.