Searching for purple lazers, green lazers, red lazers, lazer pointers, or lazer pens? Chances are, you’re not.

If you’ve ever typed "lazer" or "lasor" into Google, you’re not alone. “Laser” might be a quick, five-letter word—but a lot of people still get it wrong. If you’re working on a project, digging around online, or just browsing for cool laser pointers, spelling it right makes things much easier (especially if you want Google to show you what you're actually looking for).

Here are some of the most common incorrect ways people spell laser:

Lazer – Probably the most popular misspelling. It sounds right but isn’t! Fun fact: this one shows up a lot in games, brand names, and sci-fi.

Lasor – A phonetic mix-up. Easy to type, easy to get wrong.

Lazr – A trendy, shortened version you might see in stylized branding.

Laysor / Laysar – Phonetic stretches that miss the mark.

Lazzer – Doubling up on the "z" for emphasis doesn’t make it correct!

Layzer – Another phonetic version, often used in informal contexts.

Lacer – A real word, but not the one you’re looking for.

So, What’s the Correct Spelling?

LASER is an acronym that stands for: Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.

Cool, right? Now that you know, you’ll never forget how to spell it again.

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