breathalyzer
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for breathalyzer, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A device used to measure the amount of alcohol in a person's breath.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use breathalyzer
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
A blend of breath and analyzer, originally a trademarked brand name.
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What does “breathalyzer” mean?
The word “breathalyzer” means a device used to measure the amount of alcohol in a person's breath. In plain terms, a handheld device police use to test drivers for alcohol.
How do you pronounce “breathalyzer”?
“Breathalyzer” is pronounced BREH-thuh-lyz (/ˈbɹɛθəlaɪzɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “breathalyzer” in a sentence?
Here is “breathalyzer” used in a sentence: “The officer asked him to blow into the breathalyzer.”
What part of speech is “breathalyzer”?
“Breathalyzer” is a noun.