lidar

noun

li·​dar ˈlī-ˌdär 

: a device that is similar in operation to radar but emits pulsed laser light instead of microwaves

Examples of lidar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Stretch 4 now uses lidar and cameras with a wider field of view. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026

Another future direction lies in tinkering with the lidar hardware. — IEEE Spectrum, 20 May 2026

Long-range vision systems using laser lidar sensors also allow the system to gauge traffic conditions and speed, such as by detecting upcoming slowdowns. — Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

When visibility drops — in heavy rain, fog, smoke or snow — the system is designed to rely more heavily on radar and lidar, which are less affected by visual obstruction, the article states. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 13 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

light + radar

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lidar

• adar
• afar
• ajar
• alar
• alvar
• bazaar
• bizarre
• boxcar
• boyar
• bulbar
• cachar
• cigar