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Breathalyzer (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 asked the driver to blow into the breathalyzer to determine whether he was under the influence of alcohol.
  • She failed the breathalyzer test and lost her driver's license for a year.
  • The portable breathalyzer was small enough for the officer to carry on his belt.
  • The bartender uses a breathalyzer to ensure that customers who have had too much to drink don't try to drive home.
  • The court-ordered breathalyzer tests were a condition of his probation for driving while intoxicated.

Synonyms

  • Breathalyser
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