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Definition of lightsaber

lightsaber

/ˈlaɪtˌseɪbər/
(UK: lightsabre)
light · sa · ber
Plural:lightsabers
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lightsaber Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A fictional sword-like weapon featured in the Star Wars franchise, consisting of a metal hilt that projects a glowing blade of plasma or energy.

Example

"The prop department designed a custom lightsaber with a blue glowing blade for the film exhibition."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined by filmmaker George Lucas for the 1977 science-fiction film Star Wars, combining 'light' and 'saber' (from French 'sabre', a heavy cavalry sword).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lightsaber. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lightsaber
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