laceration

noun

lac·​er·​a·​tion ˌla-sə-ˈrā-shən 

1

: the act of lacerating

2

: a torn and ragged wound

Synonyms of laceration

• 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

The suspect also suffered a laceration to the torso, police said. — Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026

One of the flight attendants was bitten and the other sustained a laceration, according to a law enforcement source. — Alice Gainer, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026

During the incident, one of the suspects struck the victim in the face with the handgun, causing a laceration to his forehead. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026

Flores had a small laceration on her upper chest area and was taken to Medical City Denton hospital for treatment. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2026

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