permanent marker

noun
UK /ˈpɜː.mə.nənt ˈmɑː.kər/
US /ˈpɝː.mə.nənt ˈmɑːr.kɚ/

A special pen whose ink stays on paper and does not wash off.

She wrote her name on the box with a permanent marker.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A marker used for labeling objects that must not smear or fade.

He used a permanent marker to label the moving boxes.

3. A pen with quick-drying, water-resistant ink for craft projects.

The kids decorated their T-shirts with permanent markers.

4. A tool for writing on plastic, metal, or glass surfaces.

Write your name on the CD case with a permanent marker.