"Normally, you would expect a Star Wars character to use the term 'lightsaber,' but 'laser sword' is actually appropriate too, especially when characters aren't familiar with the ins and outs of the Jedi and Sith. For example, Anakin identifies Qui-Gon Jinn's weapon as a laser sword in The Phantom Menace because he's just a kid, and his future son Luke uses the phrase in The Last Jedi as a term of derision."
"Technically, laser swords (or rather, 'lazer swords') actually predate lightsabers. The term first appeared in a rough draft of A New Hope, and while it was later changed to lightsaber to better match the sci-fi setting, 'laser swords' would return in the prequel trilogy. It may sound stranger than lightsaber, but we came very close to Obi-Wan coaching Luke through laser sword training."
"If this outdated term is only used by those unfamiliar with the weapon, then it tells us a lot about who's speaking the lines. Considering the Brazilian lilt, the character..."
Star Wars features extensive specialized terminology for its universe, from credits as currency to 'caf' for coffee. While most terms have become familiar, 'laser sword' remains an unusual phrase that actually has deep roots in Star Wars history. The term appeared in rough drafts of A New Hope before being changed to 'lightsaber' for better sci-fi authenticity. However, 'laser sword' resurfaces in the prequel trilogy and appears in the upcoming Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord series. Characters typically use this outdated term when unfamiliar with Jedi and Sith weaponry, as demonstrated by young Anakin in The Phantom Menace and Luke in The Last Jedi using it derisively.
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