penlight

noun

pen·​light ˈpen-ˌlīt How to pronounce penlight (audio)
variants or less commonly penlite
: a small flashlight resembling a fountain pen in size or shape

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Apodaca peered into crevice after crevice with a penlight. — Benji Jones, Vox, 18 June 2024 To create his hit video, Carter wrapped a GoPro camera with thermal protection and attached two small penlight flashlights to the sides. — Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2023

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1930, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of penlight was in 1930

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penlight

noun
pen·​light -ˌlīt How to pronounce penlight (audio)
: a small flashlight resembling a fountain pen in size or shape
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