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Meaning of the word pen in English

What does pen mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

pen

US /pen/
UK /pen/
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Noun

1.

an instrument for writing or drawing with ink

Example:
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Can I borrow your pen for a moment?
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She wrote a letter with her new fountain pen.
Synonym:
writing implement ballpoint fountain pen marker quill
2.

a small enclosure for animals

Example:
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The sheep were kept in a large pen.
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The puppies played happily in their outdoor pen.
Synonym:
enclosure corral fold cage coop

Verb

1.

to write or compose (a letter, book, etc.)

Example:
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He decided to pen a letter to his old friend.
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The author will pen a new novel next year.
Synonym:
write compose draft author scribe
2.

to confine (an animal) in a pen

Example:
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They had to pen the cattle before the storm.
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The farmer will pen the chickens at dusk.
Synonym:
confine enclose corral cage imprison
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