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

When hiking or paddling, always head out with a buddy, a plan, a map, bug repellent, sunscreen, a first-aid kit, a flashlight, snacks and plenty of water. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026

Investigators were seen combing the area with flashlights, searching for evidence. — Naveen Dhaliwal, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

The underwater environment around us had very low visibility, which is why the flashlights were a mandatory component of our EVAs. — Michaela Musilova, Space.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Olight’s fifth annual O-Fan Day, held in Houston on September 19, brought flashlight enthusiasts together with company representatives for demonstrations, conversations and new-product previews. — Connie Etemadi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 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