ballpoint pen

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ballpoint pen

A student writes a note with a blue ballpoint pen.

Definition

Noun: A writing instrument that dispenses ink through a rolling small metal ball at its tip onto a writing surface.

Usage

A "ballpoint pen" is a common, reliable tool for everyday writing. It is typically used for taking notes, signing documents, or any general writing task where a permanent, quick-drying ink is desired. The term specifically refers to the pen's mechanism.

Examples
  • She always carries a ballpoint pen in her bag for filling out forms.
  • Please sign the contract with a black or blue ballpoint pen.
  • The invention of the ballpoint pen revolutionized everyday writing.
Advanced Usage
  • As a distinguishing term: Used to specify the type of pen, especially in contrast to other kinds like fountain pens, gel pens, or rollerball pens.
    • For this exam, only answers written in ballpoint pen will be accepted.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ballpoint (noun): A common shortened form of "ballpoint pen."
    • Do you have a ballpoint I could borrow?
  • Biro (noun, chiefly British): A proprietary name that has become a generic term for a ballpoint pen.
Synonyms
  • Biro (UK)
  • Ballpen
  • Ball-point
Antonyms
  • Fountain pen
  • Pencil
  • Marker
ballpoint pen

A student writes a note with a blue ballpoint pen.

Noun
  1. a pen that has a small metal ball as the point of transfer of ink to paper

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