Definition

Noun: 1. A type of felt-tip pen: A writing or drawing instrument with a porous tip made of pressed fibers (felt). The tip is saturated with ink, allowing for bold, opaque lines on various surfaces. The term is often used as a generic name for any large, permanent marker, though it originated as a trademark.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • She labeled all the moving boxes with a black magic marker.
  • The children used magic markers to create colorful posters for the school fair.
  • Please do not use a permanent magic marker on the whiteboard.

Advanced Usage

• The term "Magic Marker" is a proprietary eponym (like "Kleenex" for tissues). In formal or legal writing, it is often capitalized to acknowledge its trademark status, but in everyday conversation, it is commonly used in lowercase as a general term.
  • The artist preferred the vibrancy of Magic Markers for her sketches. (Referring to the specific brand)
  • Can you hand me a magic marker? (Used generically)

Variants and Related Words

• Marker (n): A more general term for any pen-like instrument used for writing, drawing, or highlighting. A "magic marker" is a specific type of marker.
• Felt-tip pen (n): A descriptive synonym that emphasizes the material of the writing tip.
• Permanent marker (n): A common type of magic marker with ink designed to be water-resistant and long-lasting on surfaces.
• Highlighter (n): A type of marker with translucent, brightly colored ink used to emphasize text.

Synonyms

• Felt-tip pen
• Marker pen
• Indelible marker (for permanent varieties)

Related Phrases

• Magic Marker (proper noun): The original trademarked brand name for this type of pen.

Noun

1. a pen with a writing tip made of felt (trade name Magic Marker)