Definition

1. Noun:
   • A fountain pen: "stylo" is an informal, shortened form of "stylograph," referring to a type of fountain pen with a tubular nib that delivers ink through a small channel. It is commonly used in informal speech to mean any fountain pen.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • He pulled out his stylo to sign the document. (He took out his fountain pen to write.)
  • She prefers writing with a stylo rather than a ballpoint. (She finds fountain pens more comfortable for writing.)

Advanced Usage

• "stylo" as a colloquial term: In some contexts, "stylo" may be used as a casual synonym for any pen, though this is less common and may be regional.
  • Do you have a stylo I can borrow? (Do you have a pen I can use?)

Variants and Related Words

• Stylograph (n): the full term for a fountain pen with a tubular nib.
  • The stylograph is a classic writing instrument. (The fountain pen is a traditional tool.)
• Stylus (n): a pointed instrument for writing or drawing, especially on electronic screens.
  • He used a stylus to navigate the tablet. (He used a pointed tool for touch input.)

Synonyms

• Fountain pen: a pen with a nib that draws ink from a reservoir.
• Pen: a general term for a writing instrument.

Related Idioms

• "To put pen to paper": to begin writing.
  • He finally put stylo to paper and wrote the letter. (He began writing with the fountain pen.)

Notes

• "Stylo" is primarily used in informal or conversational English, particularly in British and some Commonwealth contexts. It is not commonly found in formal writing.