laser beam
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of laser beam
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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The winners will not be just those who generate the laser beam, but those who control the energy behind it and the intelligence that decides when to fire.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
To confirm that the tiny ferromagnet, which measures only a few micrometers across, had truly reversed its polarity, the team shone a second, weaker laser beam onto it.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 3, 2026
“They focus like a laser beam on me,” says Epstein, of Napa Valley, Calif.
From Barron's ● Sep. 25, 2025
This year, though, that laser beam of glamour instead highlighted two technical categories, with the performers of each nominated film paying rapturous homage to below-the-liners who make them look good.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2025
“I suppose I could cut this thing in two and award one half to each of you. But I might need a laser beam or a hacksaw....”
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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