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

Matthews left the game with two outs in the inning with what the team called a right-foot laceration. — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 4 July 2026

That forced Gelof to leave the game with a laceration and contusion, and his hitting streak ended at 24 games. — ABC News, 24 June 2026

He was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital for lacerations on his hands. — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026

Police found Ana Nikollbibaj unconscious on her bedroom floor with severe head trauma and lacerations, the outlet reported. — Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 4 July 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