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

For Jovic, Saturday marked his second game back after missing four straight games because of a right elbow contusion/laceration. —Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 28 Dec. 2025

She was also found with lacerations on her body, which police later determined to be self-inflicted. —Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025

According to a news release from the Michigan State Police, the officer sustained a laceration to his hand and was being treated at a hospital. —Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 22 Dec. 2025

The police officer, who had a laceration injury to a hand, is being treated at an area hospital. —Paula Wethington, CBS News, 22 Dec. 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