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

Another "Star Wars" piece of memorabilia on offer is the lightsaber hilt from "The Force Awakens," which is valued at up to $100,000.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

“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 • Nov. 26, 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

And while the lightsaber she corrupted wasn’t that pure, metaphorically speaking, in the first place, it could be argued that the Jedi primed the lightsaber for that bleeding.

From Salon • Jul. 22, 2024

He swings the sword in the air like a lightsaber, both hands on the hilt.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali