English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com
noun

blaster

BLAHS-tuh

Blaster (noun) means a device used to set off an explosive charge. Example: “The demolition crew wired the blaster to the charges before clearing the area.”

noun
1
A device used to set off an explosive charge.
"The demolition crew wired the blaster to the charges before clearing the area."
"A faulty blaster delayed the quarry blast by an hour."
2
In science fiction, a futuristic handheld weapon that fires energy bolts.
"The hero drew his blaster and fired at the approaching droids."
"She kept a spare blaster hidden under the pilot seat."

How to use blaster

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA tool or weapon that sets off a blast, whether a real explosive charge or (in sci-fi) an energy weapon.

Common pairings
fire a blaster wire a blaster laser blaster

Word forms

blasters plural

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “blaster” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage

Fill the gap

Can you complete this real example?

The demolition crew wired the _____ to the charges before clearing the area.

Etymology

From "blast" plus the agent suffix "-er" — literally, a thing that blasts.

Related words

Rhymes for blaster

See all rhymes for blaster →

Frequently asked questions

What does “blaster” mean?

The word “blaster” means a device used to set off an explosive charge. In plain terms, a tool or weapon that sets off a blast, whether a real explosive charge or (in sci-fi) an energy weapon.

How do you pronounce “blaster”?

“Blaster” is pronounced BLAHS-tuh (/ˈblæs.tɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “blaster” in a sentence?

Here is “blaster” used in a sentence: “The demolition crew wired the blaster to the charges before clearing the area.”

What part of speech is “blaster”?

“Blaster” is a noun.

How many meanings does “blaster” have?

“Blaster” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a device used to set off an explosive charge.

People also searched

Definitions: FreeDict original editorial