flashlight

noun
UK: /ˈflæʃlaɪt/
US: /ˈflæʃlaɪt/

  1. A small electric light that you hold in your hand.

    1. I need a flashlight to see in the dark.
    2. She used a flashlight to find her keys under the car, as it was getting dark.

Synonyms

torch
flashlight verb

  1. To signal someone with a flashlight.

    1. He flashlighted the rescue team to show them where he was.
    2. If you see a boat, flashlight it to get their attention quickly during the night.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "flashlight" is /ˈflæʃlaɪt/ in British English and /ˈflæʃlaɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "flashlight": torch.

Example usage of "flashlight": "I need a flashlight to see in the dark.". More examples on the page.