laceration

noun

lac·​er·​a·​tion ˌla-sə-ˈrā-shən 

1

: the act of lacerating

2

: a torn and ragged wound

Synonyms

• gash
• incision
• rent
• rip
• slash
• slit
• tear

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

In the next, Lopez displayed the full impact of the injury, which included a bruise on her right cheek and small laceration to the bridge of her nose. —Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 14 May 2025

The incident left Mittens with a laceration on her head, and prompted immediate action by law enforcement and animal welfare officials. —Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025

The toddlers had suffered puncture wounds and lacerations to their arms and legs, while an 18-year-old woman also had a minor injury to her arm, the release stated. —Latoya Gayle, People.com, 2 May 2025

The victim suffered lacerations to the face, neck and wrist. —Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 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