: a pencil using graphite as the marking material

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Bright, medium deep ruby red; aromas of black plum, roasted coffee, walnut and lead pencil. Tom Hyland, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024 Lots of blue fruits, cassis, violets, lead pencil and tobacco notes emerge from the glass of the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley Estate, a magical, incredible Cabernet Sauvignon from The Rocks region of Walla Walla, as well as a perfect wine. Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2021

Word History

First Known Use

1688, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lead pencil was in 1688

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“Lead pencil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20pencil. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

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: a pencil using graphite as the marking material

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