Breathalyzer
Pronunciation: /ˈbɹɛθˈeɪɫiˈziˈɝ/
Breathalyzer (noun)
- A handheld device used by police to measure alcohol in a person’s breath.
- 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.