lightsaber

American  

[lahyt-sey-ber] / ˈlaɪtˌseɪ bər /

noun

• lightsabers
  plural

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 .

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• lightsabers
  plural

Etymology

Origin of lightsaber

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

Example Sentences

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A harpoon gun from "Jaws," a jacket worn by "The Terminator," and a "Star Wars" lightsaber hilt and C-3PO head are among the eye-catching items to be sold at auction next month.

From Barron's ● Feb. 25, 2026

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 ● Dec. 12, 2025

“Think Star Wars: a lightsaber in a cave.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2025

A lightsaber used by Darth Vader in the original Star Wars films has gone on display in London ahead of an auction where it is expected to sell for millions.

From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2025

Then, with my unblinking octopus eye, I peer through that little lightsaber hole.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden

Think condiment stations at Disneyland with ketchup dispensers shaped like Star Wars lightsabers, Amaya said in an interview.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026

It's an added bonus that she's become the favourite aunt with her nieces and nephews thanks to "Disney sending me quite a few lightsabers".

From BBC ● May 7, 2026

For generations of Angelenos, summer at the Hollywood Bowl meant John Williams on the podium, lightsabers glowing in the crowd as he led the Los Angeles Philharmonic through “Star Wars,” “E.T.” and “Indiana Jones.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2025

In Star Wars, Sith lightsabers emit a hue of deep red, the color of blood, sin and the reckless human passion that the Jedi say pulls Force-users to the dark side.

From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2024

She got up on top of my bed, took one of the lightsabers leaning on my bookcase, and tried to jam one of the larger stars back into place with the end of the lightsaber.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio