lightsaber

American  

[lahyt-sey-ber] / ˈlaɪtˌseɪ bər /

noun

1. a type of sword, as depicted in the fictional Star Wars universe, with a blade made of laser energy that can both cut and burn.

   The Jedi knight drew his lightsaber and prepared to defend himself.

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Trademark.

1. a brand name for toys based on or related to the laser weapons used in the science fiction franchise Star Wars .

Etymology

Origin of lightsaber

First recorded in 1977; light ¹ ( def. ) + saber ( def. )

Example Sentences

Through the three-year licensing arrangement, fans will be able to generate videos of themselves surfing with Stitch off the shores of Hawaii or wielding a lightsaber in front of R2-D2.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Andor” trades lightsaber spectacle and woo-woo monologues about the Force for a compact and gritty story full of hard decisions, gutting betrayals and grown-up drama.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s “my kind of chosen lightsaber,” Barker said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Autumn and I have had our fair share of lightsaber fights.

From Literature

In 2023, during one of his final appearances, he even sparred playfully onstage with Dudamel in a mock lightsaber duel that brought the audience to its feet.

From Los Angeles Times