Word
blaster
US/ˈbɫæstɝ/
UK/blˈɑːstɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a fictional weapon that fires a beam of energy instead of a bullet. You often see these in science fiction movies like Star Wars.
n. a fictional directed-energy weapon common in science fiction literature and film, typically depicted as a handheld device that emits bolts of plasma or light.
Examples
“The hero drew his blaster and pointed it at the robot.”
“In many space adventures, characters carry a blaster on their hip for protection against hostile aliens.”
“The film's sound design became iconic largely due to the unique, high-pitched ricochet sound created for the handheld blaster fire during the opening corridor battle.”
Examples
simple
“The hero drew his blaster and pointed it at the robot.”
contextual
“In many space adventures, characters carry a blaster on their hip for protection against hostile aliens.”
complex
“The film's sound design became iconic largely due to the unique, high-pitched ricochet sound created for the handheld blaster fire during the opening corridor battle.”
Usage
Commonly used in the context of science fiction media; informal when used to describe real-world tools like sandblasters.
Real-World Examples
“She said during the offline night, during which she played music from old tapes on two ghetto blasters, the cafe had a "relaxed and happy vibe".” Etymology
From blast + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Pre-1
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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