b
: an airplane of high speed and maneuverability with armament designed to destroy enemy aircraft
Examples of fighter in a Sentence
the debate whether more fighters are needed to bring order to that war-torn country
a program at the community center for training local youths as fighters
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Israeli fighter jets have bombed western areas of Gaza City, striking at least one house in al-Shati camp and an armored vehicle laden with explosives near homes south of Gaza City – according to the outlet.
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James Powel, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
The intimate focus extends to the characters around Kerr, many of whom are played by real-life MMA fighters such as Ryan Bader and Satoshi Ishii, and the boxer Oleksandr Usyk.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
Furthermore, under Assad’s government, Syria served as a land bridge between Iran and Lebanon through which Hezbollah fighters transported their military equipment, money and drugs.
—Mireille Rebeiz, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2025
China processes around 90% of the world's rare earths, which are critical inputs in everything from smartphones to advanced fighter jets.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 9 Oct. 2025
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James Powel, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
The intimate focus extends to the characters around Kerr, many of whom are played by real-life MMA fighters such as Ryan Bader and Satoshi Ishii, and the boxer Oleksandr Usyk.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
Furthermore, under Assad’s government, Syria served as a land bridge between Iran and Lebanon through which Hezbollah fighters transported their military equipment, money and drugs.
—Mireille Rebeiz, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2025
China processes around 90% of the world's rare earths, which are critical inputs in everything from smartphones to advanced fighter jets.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 9 Oct. 2025
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“Fighter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fighter. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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fighter
noun
fight·er
ˈfīt-ər 
: one that fights:
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: a fast airplane armed with weapons for destroying enemy aircraft
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