English · Word Candidate

laser

/ˈleɪz.ə(ɹ)/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: lasers · lasering · lasered

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A device that produces a monochromatic, coherent beam of light.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một thiết bị tạo ra chùm ánh sáng đơn sắc và kết hợp

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A beam of light produced by such a device; a laser beam.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chùm ánh sáng được tạo ra bởi thiết bị như vậy

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To cut, destroy or treat with a laser.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cắt, phá hủy hoặc điều trị bằng laser

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Verb

Examples

I'm having my eyes lasered to correct my astigmatism.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To throw or kick with laser-like precision.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Ném hoặc đá với độ chính xác như laser

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VerbRegister: informal

Examples

None was any more sensational than No.6, a fantastic 27-23 last-gasp win over the Arizona Cardinals, cemented by a brilliant toe-sticking TD catch by Santonio Holmes in the back of the end zone with 35 seconds remaining on a pass lasered by quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “laser” mean?

A device that produces a monochromatic, coherent beam of light.

Is “laser” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.