pen name
noun
Definition of pen name
: an author's pseudonym
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Examples of pen name in a Sentence
Samuel L. Clemens is better known by his pen name “Mark Twain.”
Circa 1864
First Known Use of pen name
circa 1864
PEN NAME Defined for English Language Learners
pen name
noun
Definition of pen name for English Language Learners
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: a name used by a writer instead of the writer's real name
PEN NAME Defined for Kids
pen name
noun
Definition of pen name for Students
: a false name that an author uses on his or her work
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