breathalyzer
Breathalyzer (noun) means a device used to measure the amount of alcohol in a person's breath. Example: “The officer asked him to blow into the breathalyzer.”
How to use breathalyzer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA handheld device police use to test drivers for alcohol.
Often spelled "breathalyser" in British English.
Word forms
breathalyzers plural
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The officer asked him to blow into the _____.
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.