Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
breathalyser
noun
/ˈbrɛθəˌlaɪzər/
Definition
A device used to measure the amount of alcohol in a person’s breath.
Examples
- The police officer used a breathalyser to check if the driver was intoxicated.
- She blew into the breathalyser and waited for the result.
- After consuming several drinks, he was asked to take a breathalyser test.
Meaning
A breathalyser is commonly used by law enforcement to assess whether a driver is over the legal limit for alcohol consumption.
Synonyms
- breath test
- breath alcohol analyzer
- alcohol tester
