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Meaning & Definition of Flashlight in English

English

Flashlight

A portable handheld electric light.


Pronunciation:

/ˈflæʃ.laɪt/

Part of Speech:

noun

Plural:

flashlights

Detailed Definitions

  • Definition: A portable device that emits light, powered by batteries.

    Example Sentence: I grabbed my flashlight to find my way in the dark.

  • Definition: A small handheld electric torch used for illumination.

    Example Sentence: The campers used a flashlight to explore the woods at night.

Etymology

Origin: The term 'flashlight' comes from the combination of 'flash' and 'light', referring to a light that flashes on and off.

Synonyms

torchhandheld lightlampsearchlight

Common Phrases and Expressions

  • shine a light: To illuminate or clarify something.
  • light up someone's life: To bring happiness or joy to someone.

Translations

  • Spanish: linterna
  • French: lampe de poche
  • German: Taschenlampe
  • Russian: фонарик

Related Words

  • battery: A device that stores electrical energy.
  • LED: A semiconductor device that emits light when current flows through it.
  • torch: A portable light source, often used synonymously with flashlight.

Slang Meanings of flashlight

  • Meaning: A slang term for a person who is clueless or dim-witted.

    Example Sentence: Don't be such a flashlight – think before you speak!

  • Meaning: An affectionate term for a bright, cheerful person.

    Example Sentence: She's a real flashlight, always lighting up the room with her smile.