warrior

noun

war·​rior

ˈwȯr-yər, 

ˈwȯr-ē-ər 

ˈwär-ē-

also ˈwär-yər

often attributive

: a person engaged or experienced in warfare

broadly : a person engaged in some struggle or conflict

poverty warriors

Synonyms of warrior

• soldier
• fighter

Examples of warrior in a Sentence

a proud and brave warrior

a program of tough training and discipline that turns untried civilians into warriors

Recent Examples on the Web

His grandfather wanted to name him after a warrior who travels all over to vanquish the world’s most fearsome foes, according to multiple reports. —Kansas City Star, 15 Dec. 2025

These unidentified warriors had planned this maritime mission a considerable distance away. —Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 15 Dec. 2025

His 5’7 ripped African warrior prince-like physique had become bloated, his handsome face doughy and unrecognizable. —Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 12 Dec. 2025

While the new clues may provide important background about the warriors, the authors hope further research can one day solve the mystery of the ship’s origin. —Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 11 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English werreour, from Anglo-French *werreier, guerreier, from warreier, guerreier to wage war, from werre war — more at war

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing warrior

• cold warrior
• road warrior
• weekend warrior

Kids Definition

warrior

noun

war·​rior ˈwȯr-yər 

ˈwȯr-ē-ər, 

ˈwär-ē-

: a person who is or has been in warfare