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

Examples of flashlight in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Much of Pereira was left without electricity, forcing residents to navigate streets with flashlights as rescue operations continued. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026

Beloozerov’s son, who asked to be identified by a pseudonym, Alexander, due to the sensitive circumstances surrounding his father’s death, said his father even sent a care package to Ukrainian troops containing money, flashlights and tactical gear. — Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

Adaptive brightness smoothly adjusts the display based on the ambient lighting, and while the original Ultra is bright enough to read even in direct sunlight, the boost is welcome in harsh conditions and when using the watch as a flashlight. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026

When porch days turn into nights, nothing ruins the vibe of an evening gathering or solo wind-down faster than a blinding flashlight or hunting for an outlet. — Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Rhymes for flashlight

• affright
• airtight
• albite
• alight
• alright
• aplite
• aright
• bainite
• birthright
• bobwhite
• bornite
• bullfight

Kids Definition

flashlight

noun

flash·​light ˈflash-ˌlīt 

: a small battery-operated portable electric light