laughing gas
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of laughing gas
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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The centers are also adding nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, for intrauterine device insertions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026
"Engine tests have shown varying degrees of emissions of laughing gas, which is a very potent greenhouse gas with more than 200 times the global warming impact than carbon dioxide."
From Science Daily • Feb. 5, 2024
It’s a little like “Mad Max” on laughing gas.
From New York Times • Jul. 20, 2023
The ban on laughing gas is part of a £160m plan to tackle anti-social behaviour, homelessness, begging and graffiti.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2023
Any time it rained in Bali, the clouds cracked open and fat drops of laughing gas fell down on everyone.
From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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