Merriam-Webster Logo
SINCE 1828
Menu
×

felt-tip

noun \ ˈfel(t)-ˌtip \

Definition of felt-tip

: a pen having a writing point made of felt
—

felt-tip

or less commonly felt-tipped play \ˈfel(t)-ˌtipt\ adjective

See felt-tip defined for English-language learners

First Known Use of felt-tip

1956

in the meaning defined above

See Words from the same year
NEW! Time Traveler

Phrases Related to FELT-TIP

Related Phrases

FELT-TIP Defined for English Language Learners

felt-tip

noun

Definition of felt-tip for English Language Learners

  • : a pen that has a writing point made of felt

Learn More about felt-tip

  1. See words that rhyme with felt-tip Spanish Central: Translation of felt-tip

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up felt-tip? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show hide

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

WORD OF THE DAY

jabberwocky

play

meaningless speech or writing

Get Word of the Day daily email!

TRENDING NOW

  1. insubordinate 'disobedient to authority'

  2. promulgate 'to make known by open declaration'

  3. epochal 'momentous or unparalleled'

  4. clemency 'merciful treatment of someone who could be given harsh punishment'

  5. suborn 'to induce to commit perjury'

SEE ALL

BROWSE DICTIONARY

felt-tip

Test Your Vocabulary

Name More Food!

  • red-fruit
  • Name that Fruit!
How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?

Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!

TAKE THE QUIZ
Word Winder's CrossWinder

Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games