trailblazer

noun

trail·​blaz·​er ˈtrāl-ˌblā-zər 

1

: pioneer sense 2

a trailblazer in astrophysics

2

: one that blazes a trail to guide others : pathfinder

Examples of trailblazer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

They’ll be joined by newer trailblazers, such as Fulton Street Books & Coffee in Tulsa, Okla., and Class Bookstore in Houston, both of which were launched in 2020. —Melissa Noel, Essence, 8 Aug. 2025

Red Roof has long been a trailblazer in championing the advancement of women in hotel leadership and ownership and was among the first to launch a dedicated initiative focused on empowering women. —Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025

Kimberly Seals Allers has been a trailblazer in advancing maternal and infant health. —Parents Editors, Parents, 22 July 2025

The album pulls from a well of influences: ‘80s British soul greats like Phyllis Hyman, Sister Sledge, and Jean Carne; disco trailblazers like Donna Summer; and R&B titans such as Roberta Flack and Stevie Wonder. —Okla Jones, Essence, 31 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for trailblazer

• appraiser
• fundraiser
• blazer
• gazer
• glazer
• kayser
• laser
• lazar
• maser
• mazer
• phasor
• raiser

Kids Definition

trailblazer

noun

trail·​blaz·​er ˈtrā(ə)l-ˌblā-zər 

: someone who prepares the way for others who follow: as

a

: pathfinder

b

: pioneer entry 1 sense 1