What does LASER mean?

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. A device that produces a powerful beam of light that is used for cutting, shaping, or marking things
2. The beam of light produced by a laser

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈleɪzər/
• UK: /ˈleɪzə/

Origin and Usage:

The word "laser" is an acronym that stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. The first laser was built in 1960, and since then, lasers have become an important tool in many fields, including medicine, manufacturing, and communications. Lasers are used for cutting, welding, drilling, and marking materials, and they are also used in CD and DVD players, barcode scanners, and fiber optic communications.

Synonyms:

None

Related Words:

• Blaze
• Craze
• Fraze
• Gazer
• Hazer

Example Sentences:

1. She used a laser to cut the metal.
2. The laser pointer was used to highlight important points in the presentation.