lidar

noun

li·​dar ˈlī-ˌdär 

: a device that is similar in operation to radar but emits pulsed laser light instead of microwaves

Examples of lidar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As The Verge reports, a bill that’s coming up for a vote this year would require fully autonomous vehicles to use both cameras and at least two other sensing technologies — in most cases, lidar and radar. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 9 July 2026

The ClearView Pro lidar maps your home while PrecisionVision AI avoids cords and pet waste. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 July 2026

While the potential for a software error across autonomous vehicles is widespread, an error in lidar systems is grave considering its implementation in cars across America. — Melissa Lee,paige Tortorelli,scott Zamost, CNBC, 7 July 2026

The company employs fewer than 50 people and relies on technology similar to what’s used in self-driving cars, including radar, lidar and cameras that provide a 360-degree view around the vehicle. — Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

light + radar

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lidar

• adar
• afar
• ajar
• alar
• alvar
• bazaar
• bizarre
• boxcar
• boyar
• bulbar
• cachar
• cigar