noun

phaser

FAYZ

Phaser (noun) means a fictional energy-beam weapon, especially the one used in the Star Trek science-fiction series. Example: “The captain ordered the crew to set phasers to stun.”

noun

A fictional energy-beam weapon, especially the one used in the Star Trek science-fiction series.

"The captain ordered the crew to set phasers to stun."

verb

To shoot someone or something with a phaser.

"In the episode, the away team gets phasered by hostile aliens."

How to use phaser

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA made-up laser-type gun from science fiction, most famously in Star Trek.

Common pairings

set phasers to stun fire a phaser

Word forms

phasered past tense, phasers singular

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Etymology

Coined for the Star Trek TV series as a blend suggesting a "phased energy rectifier"; it was later popularized as shorthand for any futuristic ray-gun weapon.

Rhymes for phaser

laser taser chaser eraser teaser Fraser Glaser greaser

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Frequently asked questions

What does “phaser” mean?

The word “phaser” means a fictional energy-beam weapon, especially the one used in the Star Trek science-fiction series. In plain terms, a made-up laser-type gun from science fiction, most famously in Star Trek.

How do you pronounce “phaser”?

“Phaser” is pronounced FAYZ (/ˈfeɪzɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “phaser” in a sentence?

Here is “phaser” used in a sentence: “The captain ordered the crew to set phasers to stun.”

What part of speech is “phaser”?

Depending on how it is used, “phaser” can be a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “phaser” have?

“Phaser” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a fictional energy-beam weapon, especially the one used in the Star Trek science-fiction series.