laser beam

noun

1. a beam of radiation produced from a laser, used in surgery, communications, weapons systems, printing, recording and various industrial processes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of laser beam¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

The Hunter's Return is a vast canvas depicting a war zone, with toppled trees and craters lit up by a fiery sky, and with green military laser beams emerging from the smoke.

From BBC

During the team's experiment, researchers shined a laser beam into the pupil of one eye of each participant.

From BBC

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

In an alternate, abandoned Tokyo, stranded people must compete in dangerous games – with the difficulty level represented by playing cards – or else immediately be eliminated by a laser beam from the sky.

From Salon

The laser beam was split into two beams, each serving distinct roles.

From Science Daily