Writing utensil: meaning, definitions and examples

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writing utensil

 

[ ˈraɪtɪŋ ˈjuːtənsəl ]

Context #1

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

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

Word origin

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.