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

Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food. —Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026

This rechargeable fan also acts as a mini flashlight and has a USB charging port that turns it into a portable power bank. —Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026

Check on flashlights, batteries, first-aid kits, and nonperishable food. —Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2026

Once home, inspect your luggage with a flashlight and clean the wheels before bringing it into your bedroom. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 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