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Definition of raygun

raygun

/ˈreɪ.ɡʌn/
ray · gun
Plural:rayguns
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• noun

1

A fictional directed-energy weapon in science fiction that fires a beam of destructive radiation, plasma, or laser light.

Example

"The vintage movie poster featured an astronaut holding a retro silver raygun."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

rax
ray
rayed
raygun
raylike
rayon
raysko praskalo

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in early 20th-century science fiction pulp magazines as a compound of 'ray' and 'gun'.

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