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 victim suffered multiple injuries, including lacerations and bruises. — Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

The fourth victim was a 77-year-old woman who suffered minor lacerations and was taken to the hospital. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026

The girl suffered three lacerations to her upper leg and was taken by family members to Suburban Hospital in Bethesda for treatment. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Family members transported the child to Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland, due to laceration wounds on her upper leg, the news release states. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 18 Aug. 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