noun
breathalyzer
BREH-thuh-lyz
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.”
noun
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A device used to measure the amount of alcohol in a person's breath.
"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.
UK vs US
Often spelled "breathalyser" in British English.
Common pairings
breathalyzer test
fail a breathalyzer
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Word forms
- Plural
- breathalyzers
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Etymology
A blend of breath and analyzer, originally a trademarked brand name.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for breathalyzer
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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.
