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

Cheryl had a laceration on the front of her neck and was covered in blood from her neck down. —Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025

About 17% of the whales had major injuries such as lacerations from propellers, amputations or blunt trauma. —Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025

Ragusa said Giuliani was transported to a nearby trauma center where he was found with a fractured thoracic vertebra and multiple lacerations and contusions. —Chad De Guzman, Time, 1 Sep. 2025

Giuliani suffered a fractured vertebra, multiple lacerations and contusions, and injuries to his left arm and lower leg. —Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 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