pen

noun
UK: /pen/
US: /pen/

  1. An instrument for writing or drawing with ink.

    1. I need a pen to sign this form now please. [ ] [ ]
    2. She always carries a pen in her purse, just in case she needs it. [ ] [ ]

  2. A small enclosure or fenced-off area for animals.

    1. The sheep are in the pen over there now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The farmer built a new pen to keep the chickens safe from foxes. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

write compose enclose confine
pen verb

  1. To write or draw something with a pen.

    1. I'll pen a quick note to her later today. [ ] [ ]
    2. He penned a heartfelt letter to his friend, expressing his gratitude. [ ] [ ]

  2. To confine or enclose animals in a pen.

    1. They pen the cows every night. [ ] [ ]
    2. The rancher penned the cattle before the storm arrived suddenly. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pen" in English means: An instrument for writing or drawing with ink., A small enclosure or fenced-off area for animals..

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

Synonyms for "pen": write, compose, enclose, confine.

Example usage of "pen": "I need a pen to sign this form now please.". More examples on the page.