laser pointer

noun

1. a portable laser that emits monochromatic light over a long and narrow distance, used especially as a pointing device.

Word History and Origins

Origin of laser pointer¹

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

Some of this technology, from counter-drone microwaves to pilot- or sensor-blinding laser pointers, is available and in use today.

From Popular-Science

All you need is a dark room, a laser pointer, some cardboard, tape — and of course, some hair.

From Science News For Students

Toggles on gaming controllers allow users to pick items up, draw images in midair and use laser pointers to spotlight specific areas on the satellite or elsewhere in the room.

From Washington Post

They described many of the injuries as sprains and bruised arms and legs, but many others appear far more serious and caused by repeated blows from sticks, poles and clubs and laser pointers shined into officers’ eyes.

From Washington Post

A Virginia woman pleaded guilty Monday to aiming a laser pointer at a police aircraft during the protest of a Confederate memorial in Richmond in the spring, authorities said.

From Washington Post

The camera crew took advantage of this and used a green laser pointer to entice the cheerleaders to move around the stadium.

From The Daily Beast

Occasionally during the interview, he used a laser pointer from his desk to highlight areas on the map.

From The Daily Beast

It looked like a keychain laser-pointer, or maybe a novelty light-saber.

From Project Gutenberg

She twisted the laser-pointer to life and pointed it back at the wall.

From Project Gutenberg

Suzanne twisted the laser-pointer off and made ready to toss it back to the stage, but Kettlewell waved her off.

From Project Gutenberg