Simple Definition of flashlight

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flashlight

noun

plural flashlights
US : a small electric light that can be carried in your hand and that runs on batteries

called also (British) torch

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“Flashlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/flashlight. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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