laceration

noun

lac·​er·​a·​tion ˌla-sə-ˈrā-shən 

1

: the act of lacerating

2

: a torn and ragged wound

Synonyms

• slit
• tear
• gash
• injury
• fracture

Examples of laceration in a Sentence

She suffered lacerations on her legs.

The broken glass caused severe laceration of his feet.

Recent Examples on the Web

Dollar General warned that accidentally ingesting glass fragments may cause injury, including damage to teeth, mouth and throat, lacerations or perforation of the intestine. —Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025

Mogen’s fatal injuries were lacerations to her liver and left lung. —Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2025

The victim had multiple facial lacerations that were visible to police and was transferred to a local hospital, per the Cincinnati Police Department’s report. —Sean Mandell, People.com, 17 July 2025

Many protesters have alleged LAPD projectiles left them with severe bruises, lacerations and other serious injuries. —Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing laceration

• self-laceration

Rhymes for laceration

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

laceration

noun

lac·​er·​a·​tion ˌlas-ə-ˈrā-shən 

1

: an act or instance of lacerating

2

: a torn and ragged wound

Medical Definition

laceration

noun

lac·​er·​a·​tion ˌlas-ə-ˈrā-shən 

1

: the act of lacerating

2

: a torn and ragged wound