electric torch

American  

noun

British.

1. torch.

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Etymology

Origin of electric torch

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

The term generational trauma may seem abstract to some, a cliché to others, but Choi makes it concrete, like Louisa’s red backpack or Serk’s electric torch.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2025

He is exposed at last by an heroic and implausibly clever woman who turns an electric torch into his unprotected eyes while he is preparing for his favorite pastime.

From Time Magazine Archive

Mr. Buck said he had induced synchronized flashing in fireflies with an electric torch, was thus able to shed new light on the reason for its natural occurrence.

From Time Magazine Archive

By now Holmes, using an electric torch instead of the traditional bull's-eye lantern, is hot on the trail.

From Time Magazine Archive

Got one of them to hold an electric torch for me while the other made a tent with his jacket to hide the light.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein