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writing utensil

[ ˈraɪtɪŋ ˈjuːtənsəl ]

Noun

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for writing

A writing utensil is a tool used for writing or drawing, typically consisting of a pen, pencil, or marker. It is essential for various tasks such as taking notes, sketching, or signing documents.

Synonyms

writing implement, writing tool.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
writing utensil	This term is generally used in everyday language to refer to items used for writing, such as pens or pencils. Please make sure to bring a writing utensil to the exam. I have a variety of writing utensils on my desk.
writing implement	This term sounds more formal and is often used in educational or professional settings. Teachers should ensure that each student has a writing implement before starting the test. The museum displayed ancient writing implements used by early civilizations.
writing tool	Generally used to emphasize the functional aspect of a writing device or in technical contexts. The new drafting pencils are excellent writing tools for architects. Software developers need good writing tools for clear documentation.

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Description / Examples

writing utensil

This term is generally used in everyday language to refer to items used for writing, such as pens or pencils.

Please make sure to bring a writing utensil to the exam.
I have a variety of writing utensils on my desk.

writing implement

This term sounds more formal and is often used in educational or professional settings.

Teachers should ensure that each student has a writing implement before starting the test.
The museum displayed ancient writing implements used by early civilizations.

writing tool

Generally used to emphasize the functional aspect of a writing device or in technical contexts.

The new drafting pencils are excellent writing tools for architects.
Software developers need good writing tools for clear documentation.

Examples of usage

It's important to always have a writing utensil handy in case you need to jot something down.
She reached for her favorite writing utensil to start working on her latest masterpiece.

Translations

Translations of the word "writing utensil" in other languages:

🇵🇹 instrumento de escrita

🇮🇳 लिखने का साधन

🇩🇪 Schreibgerät

🇮🇩 alat tulis

🇺🇦 письмове приладдя

🇵🇱 przyrząd do pisania

🇯🇵 筆記用具 (ひっきようぐ)

🇫🇷 instrument d'écriture

🇪🇸 utensilio de escritura

🇹🇷 yazı aracı

🇰🇷 필기구 (pilgigu)

🇸🇦 أداة كتابة

🇨🇿 psací nástroj

🇸🇰 písací nástroj

🇨🇳 书写工具 (shūxiě gōngjù)

🇸🇮 pisalni pripomoček

🇮🇸 skrifáhöld

🇰🇿 жазу құралы

🇬🇪 საწერი ინსტრუმენტი

🇦🇿 yazı aləti

🇲🇽 utensilio de escritura

Etymology

The history of writing utensils dates back to ancient civilizations, where people used materials like reeds, quills, and brushes to write on papyrus, clay tablets, and parchment. Over time, the evolution of writing utensils led to the invention of pens, pencils, and markers as we know them today.