noun

defibrillator

dee-FIHB-rih-lay-tuh

Defibrillator (noun) means a device that delivers an electric shock to the heart to restore a normal rhythm. Example: “The paramedics used a defibrillator to restart his heart.”

noun

A device that delivers an electric shock to the heart to restore a normal rhythm.

"The paramedics used a defibrillator to restart his heart."

"Many public buildings now keep a defibrillator on hand for emergencies."

How to use defibrillator

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe machine used to shock a stopped or irregular heart back into rhythm.

Common pairings

automated external defibrillator use a defibrillator

Word forms

defibrillators plural

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Etymology

From "defibrillate" (to stop fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat) plus the agent suffix -or.

Rhymes for defibrillator

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Frequently asked questions

What does “defibrillator” mean?

The word “defibrillator” means a device that delivers an electric shock to the heart to restore a normal rhythm. In plain terms, the machine used to shock a stopped or irregular heart back into rhythm.

How do you pronounce “defibrillator”?

“Defibrillator” is pronounced dee-FIHB-rih-lay-tuh (/diːˈfɪbɹɪˌleɪtə(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “defibrillator” in a sentence?

Here is “defibrillator” used in a sentence: “The paramedics used a defibrillator to restart his heart.”

What part of speech is “defibrillator”?

“Defibrillator” is a noun.