pen
/pɛn/
Also a noun
Meaning
An instrument used for writing or drawing with ink.
She signed the official contract using a black ink pen.
To write or compose a text.
He decided to pen a letter of apology to his former business partner.
Collocations
- ballpoint pen
- fountain pen
- felt-tip pen
- pen and paper
- pen a letter
- pen a novel
Idioms
the pen is mightier than the sword
writing and communication have more power than military force
Activists proved the pen is mightier than the sword by exposing state corruption through journalism.
put pen to paper
start writing
After weeks of brainstorming, she finally put pen to paper and started chapter one.