Breathalyser (Noun)
Meaning
A device that measures chemicals (especially the alcohol content) in a person's expired breath.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The police officer administered a breathalyser test to the driver after pulling him over for speeding.
- She blew into the breathalyser at the party to prove to her friends that she was sober.
- A breathalyser test revealed that the driver was over the legal limit for blood-alcohol content.
- To avoid accidents caused by drunk driving, the company installed a breathalyser in all their vehicles.
- Before allowing the employees to start work, the manager gave each one a breathalyser test to confirm they were not under the influence.