pencil

noun
UK: /ˈpensl/
US: /ˈpensl/

  1. A tool for writing or drawing, consisting of a thin stick of graphite or similar substance enclosed in a wood or plastic case.

    1. I need a pencil to complete this test. [ ] [ ]
    2. She used a charcoal pencil to sketch the landscape in intricate detail. [ ] [ ]

  2. A cosmetic stick used to outline or define features, especially the eyes or eyebrows.

    1. She applied a brown pencil to her eyebrows. [ ] [ ]
    2. The makeup artist used a fine-tipped pencil to create a dramatic cat-eye effect. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

stylus crayon
pencil transitive-verb

  1. To write, draw, or mark something with a pencil.

    1. Pencil your name at the top of the page. [ ] [ ]
    2. He carefully penciled in the corrections before submitting the final draft. [ ] [ ]

  2. To tentatively schedule or plan something.

    1. Let's pencil in a meeting for next week. [ ] [ ]
    2. We've penciled you in for a preliminary interview, but it's not confirmed yet. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pencil" in English means: A tool for writing or drawing, consisting of a thin stick of graphite or similar substance enclosed in a wood or plastic case., A cosmetic stick used to outline or define features, especially the eyes or eyebrows..

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

Synonyms for "pencil": stylus, crayon.

Example usage of "pencil": "I need a pencil to complete this test.". More examples on the page.