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

Despite a huge amount of blood, first responders didn't see any lacerations on Kevin's head. —Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026

Medics transported the victim in stable condition to NYU Langone Tisch Hospital, where he was treated for lacerations on his left hand, according to cops. —Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026

Injuries included bone fractures, head and facial trauma, and internal organ lacerations, the release stated. —Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Jan. 2026

The skin can split, and the underlying bones, muscles, nerves and blood supply can be injured, leading to abrasions, lacerations, fractures and even nerve damage, according to VCA Animal Hospitals, a nationwide network of veterinary clinics including in Dallas. —Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 21 Jan. 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