Breathalyzer

Pronunciation: /ˈbɹɛθˈeɪɫiˈziˈɝ/

Breathalyzer (noun)

  1. A handheld device used by police to measure alcohol in a person’s breath.
  2. A device some people use to estimate alcohol level from breath before driving or working.

Examples

  • The breathalyzer checks whether a driver has alcohol in their breath.
  • A breathalyzer test can be required after a traffic stop.