noun

luger

LOOZH-uh

Luger (noun) means a German semi-automatic pistol widely used by German forces in both World Wars. Example: “The museum displayed a Luger recovered from a WWII battlefield.”

noun

A German semi-automatic pistol widely used by German forces in both World Wars.

"The museum displayed a Luger recovered from a WWII battlefield."

A person who competes in the sport of luge.

"The luger reached speeds of over 130 kilometres an hour on the track."

How to use luger

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither the famous German pistol, or an athlete who races on a luge sled.

Word forms

lugers plural, Lugers plural, Lugers plural

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Etymology

The pistol is named after its designer, Georg Luger; the sport sense comes from luge (the sled) plus the agent suffix -er.

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Rhymes for luger

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Frequently asked questions

What does “luger” mean?

The word “luger” means a German semi-automatic pistol widely used by German forces in both World Wars. In plain terms, either the famous German pistol, or an athlete who races on a luge sled.

How do you pronounce “luger”?

“Luger” is pronounced LOOZH-uh (/ˈluːʒ.ə(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “luger” in a sentence?

Here is “luger” used in a sentence: “The museum displayed a Luger recovered from a WWII battlefield.”

What part of speech is “luger”?

“Luger” is a noun.

How many meanings does “luger” have?

“Luger” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a German semi-automatic pistol widely used by German forces in both World Wars.

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