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

The woman was taken to a hospital with a stab wound, lacerations, and a possible severe concussion. — Gershon Harrell, Sun Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2026

The male victim, who suffered a laceration to the neck, was treated by paramedics at the scene. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 Nov. 2026

The Los Angeles Fire Department found the tourist with a laceration to the head, according to officers. — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 9 Nov. 2026

Officers arrived to find a man with minor lacerations and detained Manfre on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, the knife. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 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