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

Police said Cheung Chan, the suspect's 75-year-old father, was taken to Bellevue with a laceration to the head. — Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026

Responding officers with the sheriff's department said the pilot's injuries consisted of minor lacerations to his face. — Jennifer Watts, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026

The Somerset County Prosecutor's Office confirmed Alyne Espinal, 46, was discovered with multiple lacerations to her chest, neck and thigh. — Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Mercer’s son allegedly suffered multiple injuries as a result of the incident, including a two-inch head laceration, significant bruising, a broken nose and pain along the right side of his body. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 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