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

The victim, who suffered from leg lacerations consistent with a shark bite, was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, per ABC News. —Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 24 June 2025

Simpson crashed in late August — weeks after another biker crashed in the same area and suffered a brain bleed, head laceration and broken collarbone, among other injuries. —Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 21 May 2025

They were treated at the scene by medics for a minor laceration. —Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2025

The victim, who suffered a laceration, was transported by EMS to Lincoln Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition. —Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 30 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