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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The rugged exterior is designed for the outdoors, featuring a wireless charging pad, dual flashlights, and a compass clip for added utility in the backcountry.
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With only flashlights to see through the darkness, hundreds of girls spent the night on the second floor of the hall.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
When the fire department asked for flashlights, Ziploc bags and latex gloves, Audrey and Nathan immediately went to the store and bought supplies.
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Have flashlights, batteries, a weather radio, water, food, and first aid supplies ready.
Secure outdoor items.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
With only flashlights to see through the darkness, hundreds of girls spent the night on the second floor of the hall.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
When the fire department asked for flashlights, Ziploc bags and latex gloves, Audrey and Nathan immediately went to the store and bought supplies.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 10 July 2025
Have flashlights, batteries, a weather radio, water, food, and first aid supplies ready.
Secure outdoor items.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for flashlight
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“Flashlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flashlight. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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flashlight
noun
flash·light
ˈflash-ˌlīt
: a small battery-operated portable electric light
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