fighter

noun

fight·​er ˈfī-tər 

: one that fights: such as

a(1)

: warrior, soldier

(2)

: a pugnacious or game individual

(3)

: boxer entry 1 sense 1

b

: an airplane of high speed and maneuverability with armament designed to destroy enemy aircraft

Synonyms of fighter

• warrior
• soldier

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Ships and fighter planes A celebration of service and honor, the festival showcases our state's prominence in American history. — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 26 June 2026

Faster than modern fighters, but not the Blackbird Even today, very few operational combat aircraft approach the Foxbat’s speed. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 June 2026

Of course, most of the familiar fighters are here, including Raiden, Kano, Sonya Blade, Kitana, Jax, Baraka, and many more. — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 26 June 2026

In Kentucky, former Marine Corps fighter pilot Amy McGrath -- who was the party's nominee for a Senate seat in 2020 -- lost in the state's Democratic Senate primary in May. — Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 26 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing fighter

• fighter-bomber
• freedom fighter
• street fighter

Rhymes for fighter

• biter
• brighter
• lighter
• miter
• niter
• reiter
• righter
• slighter
• tighter
• titer
• titre
• whiter

Kids Definition

fighter

noun

fight·​er ˈfīt-ər 

: one that fights:

a

: warrior, soldier

b

: boxer entry 1

c

: a fast airplane armed with weapons for destroying enemy aircraft