laser tag — A game in which players use guns that emit infrared beams to score hits on opponents wearing sensors, without causing physical harm
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A game in which players use guns that emit infrared beams to score hits on opponents wearing sensors, without causing physical harm
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈleɪzər tæg/
Example Sentences
- My dad got so competitive during laser tag that he tackled a ten-year-old to hide behind him.
- The laser tag arena was dark, foggy, and full of screaming kids having the time of their lives.
- I thought I was a laser tag champion until I realized my gun's battery had died the whole time.
laser tag
NOUN[/ˈleɪzər tæg/]
A game in which players use guns that emit infrared beams to score hits on opponents wearing sensors, without causing physical harm
The kids battled through neon smoke in an epic laser tag showdown.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The term combines 'laser,' an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation coined in 1960, with 'tag,' the traditional children's chasing game. The activity itself emerged in the 1980s as a modernized, safer alternative to paintball, employing harmless infrared light beams rather than projectiles or paint.
Breakdown
laser (acronym: Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation) + tag (a children's chasing game where one player pursues others). The compound denotes a recreational sport combining laser technology with the fundamental mechanics of the classic tag game.
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📝Examples
“My dad got so competitive during laser tag that he tackled a ten-year-old to hide behind him.”
“The laser tag arena was dark, foggy, and full of screaming kids having the time of their lives.”
“I thought I was a laser tag champion until I realized my gun's battery had died the whole time.”
“Many schools now organize laser tag events as a fun alternative to traditional field trips.”
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