laser

verb

lasered; lasering; lasers
Synonyms of lasernext

transitive verb

: to subject to the action of a laser : treat with a laser

Examples of laser in a Sentence

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The Senate overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan housing reform bill on March 12 as both parties attempt to laser focus on affordability issues ahead of the midterm elections. Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026 Park lasers a ball to Salas for the final out of the phase. Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 10 Mar. 2026 Some doctors routinely laser lip lift scars at three to four weeks to reduce pinkness and head off hyperpigmentation. Jolene Edgar, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026 Denver’s screen game worked much better, too, and Dobbins picked up Cowboys safety Markquese Bell perfectly on a blitz to give Bo Nix enough time in the first quarter to laser his first TD strike to Troy Franklin. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for laser

Word History

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of laser was in 1978

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“Laser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laser. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

laser

1 of 2 noun
la·​ser ˈlā-zər How to pronounce laser (audio)
: a device that uses the natural vibrations of atoms or molecules to generate a narrow beam of light having a small frequency range

laser

2 of 2 verb
: to subject to the action of a laser
Etymology

light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation

Medical Definition

laser

1 of 2 noun
la·​ser
ˈlā-zər
: a device that utilizes the natural oscillations of atoms or molecules between energy levels for generating coherent electromagnetic radiation usually in the ultraviolet, visible, or infrared regions of the spectrum

laser

2 of 2 transitive verb
: to subject to the action of a laser : treat with a laser
cutting a corneal flap to remove tissue and then lasering the area under itJenny Manzer

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