flashlight
noun
flash·light
ˈflash-ˌlīt 
1
: a small battery-operated portable electric light
2
a
: a sudden bright artificial light used in taking photographic pictures
b
: a photograph taken by such a light
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On a Friday night in February on East Sixth Street, a steely-eyed bar doorman rushed around a crowd agitating on the sidewalk and whipped a flashlight above his shoulder.
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Ella McCarthy, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Those on moonlight tours should bring a flashlight to carry on board their kayak.
—Hobbs State Park, Arkansas Online, 28 July 2025
Most of the race will take place overnight in the dark, so organizers recommend bringing a flashlight, and amid the elements, dressing in layers and bringing rain gear can help prepare for changing weather conditions.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 25 July 2025
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Ella McCarthy, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Those on moonlight tours should bring a flashlight to carry on board their kayak.
—Hobbs State Park, Arkansas Online, 28 July 2025
Most of the race will take place overnight in the dark, so organizers recommend bringing a flashlight, and amid the elements, dressing in layers and bringing rain gear can help prepare for changing weather conditions.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 25 July 2025
Original price: $12.99 Don't rely on just your phone for a flashlight.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 25 July 2025
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“Flashlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flashlight. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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flashlight
noun
flash·light
ˈflash-ˌlīt
: a small battery-operated portable electric light
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