vape pen

[ veyp pen ]

noun

1. e-cigarette.
2. a similar device for using marijuana, which vaporizes the active molecules in concentrated marijuana oil.

Word History and Origins

Origin of vape pen¹

First recorded in 2010–15; vape + pen ¹ (from the resemblance to a ballpoint pen or stylus)

Example Sentences

The FTC figures do not include e-cigarettes, aerosol-based cigarettes also known as vape pens.

From Washington Post

Hemp companies are effectively solving America’s CBD oversupply problem by turning CBD into THC vape pens and gummy bears.

From FiveThirtyEight

Villalon eventually told the officer he had a vape pen in his pocket.

From ProPublica