lightsaber

[lahyt-sey-ber]

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.

Trademark.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of lightsaber¹

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

Example Sentences

Brandon Alinger, Propstore chief operating officer, said: "To see a Star Wars lightsaber - the symbol of one of cinema's greatest sagas - become the highest-valued piece of the franchise ever sold at auction is incredibly special."

From BBC

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

The lightsaber was originally a 1950s camera flash bulb attachment which the production team modified into the piece, according to Propstore's catalogue.

From BBC

On May 4, Star Wars Day, he mocked a White House post featuring an AI-generated image of Trump holding a red lightsaber, the canonical weapon of the franchise’s villains.

From Los Angeles Times