1. Plural of pensil; a thin, pointed instrument used for writing, drawing, or marking, typically made of wood with a graphite or colored core.
Usage: Standard spelling is 'pencils'; 'pensils' is an archaic or non-standard variant spelling.

Examples

• The student sharpened her pensils before the exam.
• He kept a box of colored pensils in his desk drawer.
• The artist used fine pensils for detailed sketching.
• She bought a dozen pensils at the stationery store.
• The pensils were arranged neatly in the cup on the table.