laser

noun
UK: /ˈleɪ.zər/
US: /ˈleɪ.zɚ/

  1. A device that produces a narrow and powerful beam of light.

    1. The doctor used a laser to remove the birthmark. [ ] [ ]
    2. The high-powered laser cut through the steel with remarkable precision. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

maser
laser transitive-verb

  1. To use a laser on something.

    1. They will laser the surface to make it smooth. [ ] [ ]
    2. The technician will laser the metal plate to create the precise design. [ ] [ ]

  2. To move or point with extreme focus and direction.

    1. She lasered her attention on the task at hand. [ ] [ ]
    2. The athlete lasered his focus on the finish line, ignoring all distractions. [ ] [ ]
laser adjective

  1. Relating to or using a laser.

    1. The laser printer is very fast and efficient. [ ] [ ]
    2. The scientist used a laser microscope to examine the tiny particles. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "laser" is /ˈleɪ.zər/ in British English and /ˈleɪ.zɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "laser": maser.

Example usage of "laser": "The doctor used a laser to remove the birthmark.". More examples on the page.