laceration

noun

lac·​er·​a·​tion ˌla-sə-ˈrā-shən 

1

: the act of lacerating

2

: a torn and ragged wound

Synonyms

• 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 Sanchez was stabbed multiple times in his upper right torso, while the other man had a large laceration on his left cheek that also required hospitalization. —Devon Henderson, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025

At some point during the standoff, an officer made entry into the home via a sliding glass door and sustained a laceration on his arm. —Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025

The wounded girl was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital for lacerations to her forehead. —Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025

The 69-year-old man allegedly assaulted by Sanchez suffered a laceration to his left cheek. —IndyStar, 6 Oct. 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