lightsaber

American  

[lahyt-say-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

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Etymology

Origin of lightsaber

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

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Example Sentences

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lightsaber lightsabers

Scientists have demonstrated a new type of radio antenna that looks remarkably like a lightsaber.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 9, 2026

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

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 ● Nov. 11, 2025

“Hey, you’re the one who asked me about it,” she answered, putting the lightsaber back.

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

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

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

The collection sold included full-size replicas of the famous droids R2D2 and C3PO, a battle droid from the prequel trilogy, lightsabers, blasters and a variety of Storm Trooper helmets.

From BBC ● Dec. 7, 2024

The transformation of Sol's lightsaber draws from material in the "Darth Vader" comic books, which itself is a retcon of the first offscreen explanations of red lightsabers from the age before Disney.

From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2024

“Like with lightsabers? Now that I would do.”

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks

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