martial art

noun

: any of several arts of combat and self-defense (such as karate and judo) that are widely practiced as sport

martial artist noun

Examples of martial art in a Sentence

He was trained in the martial arts.

Recent Examples on the Web

Attendees explored hands-on stations offering activities like Yutnori games, Korean calligraphy, Hanbok fittings, traditional tea ceremonies, K-Beauty demonstrations and martial arts workshops. — Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026

Paparazzi photos also leaked during Season 3 production, showing Finn Jones back as Danny Rand, aka the martial arts expert Iron Fist, alongside Ritter and Colter. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026

Hernandez has spent the last five years honing his skills as a mixed-martial arts fighter, winning his way through professional matches, all while holding his primary job as a sheriff’s deputy. — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

In the darkly funny cold open, Loy is shown teaching martial arts to disinterested children and pushing an absurd business called Studios in the Sky, which converts shipping containers into living spaces. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for martial art

• counterpart
• apart
• depart
• flowchart
• forepart
• impart
• pushcart
• rampart
• redstart
• restart
• subpart
• sweetheart

Kids Definition

martial art

noun

: any of several arts of combat and self-defense (as karate and judo) that are widely practiced as a sport

martial artist noun