Meaning & Definition of word "Pen"

Pen

/pɛn/

1. A writing instrument used to apply ink to a surface.
- Example: I need a pen to sign this document.
2. A small, enclosed area for animals, especially livestock.
- Example: The farmer put the sheep in the pen for the night.
3. A virtual space where one can write or create, often used in digital contexts.
- Example: I opened a new pen in the app to jot down my thoughts.

1. To compose or create written or drawn material.
- Example: She plans to pen a novel about her travels.
2. To confine or enclose something.
- Example: They had to pen the loose dog until its owner arrived.

Middle English 'penne', from Latin 'penna' meaning 'feather'.

the pen is mightier than the sword:

Ideas and words are more powerful than violence.

pen pal:

A friend with whom one corresponds by writing letters.

pen in:

To write something down or schedule it.

pen for:

To confine or restrict in a place.

ink:

A liquid used for writing or printing.

notebook:

A book of blank pages for writing in.

calligraphy:

The art of beautiful handwriting.

journaling:

The practice of writing down personal experiences or thoughts.

Meaning: To pen something means to write it down.

Example Sentence: I'll just pen a quick note.

Meaning: In some contexts, 'pen' refers to a prison cell.

Example Sentence: He spent a few months in the pen.