laser
word
/ˈɫeɪzɝ/
LAY-zur
/lˈeɪzɐ/
LAY-zuh
Definition
A laser is a device that produces a very strong, narrow beam of light. It is used in technology, medicine, industry, and also in small tools like pointers.
Usage & Nuances
Usually a countable noun: 'a laser', 'lasers'. Common combinations include 'laser beam', 'laser surgery', and 'laser printer'. In everyday speech, people sometimes say 'laser' when they really mean a 'laser pointer' or a laser light.
Spanish: láserPortuguese (BR): laserPortuguese (PT): laserChinese (Simplified): 激光Chinese (Traditional): 雷射 - 激光Hindi: लेज़रArabic: ليزرBengali: লেজারRussian: лазерJapanese: レーザーVietnamese: tia laser - máy laserKorean: 레이저Turkish: lazerUrdu: لیزرIndonesian: laser
Example Sentences
The doctor used a laser during the eye surgery.
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This printer uses a laser to print quickly.
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They removed the tattoo with a laser, and it barely hurt.
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That cat goes crazy every time it sees a laser dot.
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A red laser pointed at the wall.
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Can you stop shining that laser in my face?
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