biro

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biro

She signs the document with a blue biro.

Definition

Noun: A writing instrument with an internal ink reservoir that dispenses ink onto a writing surface via a rotating small metal ball at its tip.

Usage

The word "biro" refers specifically to a ballpoint pen. It is a common term, particularly in British English, for this everyday writing tool. - She signed the contract with a blue biro. - I always keep a biro in my bag for notes. - The teacher asked the students to write in black biro.

Advanced Usage
  • As a proper noun: The term originates from the name of László Bíró, the Hungarian inventor of the modern ballpoint pen. In this historical context, it is capitalized.
    • Bíró's invention revolutionized writing.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ballpoint pen: The more generic, internationally recognized term for the same object.
  • Biro (verb, informal, chiefly British): To write something with a biro.
    • He biroed a quick note on the pad.
Synonyms
  • Ballpoint
  • Ballpoint pen
  • Pen
Notes on Meaning

The core meaning is a pen with a ball tip. It does not refer to fountain pens, gel pens, or felt-tip markers, which use different ink delivery mechanisms.

biro

She signs the document with a blue biro.

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

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