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

• 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

There were also drone sightings at the air stations and soldier barracks throughout Denmark, where there are fighter jets and military transport aircraft. —Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025

The flyby came two days after NATO met to discuss Russia’s recent violation of Estonian airspace with three MiG-31 fighter aircraft. —Matthew Bodner, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025

As Worthington previously told Entertainment Weekly, Neteyam's death serves to activate a fighter's spirit in Jake, who's been trying to abstain from battle. —Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025

Estonia similarly called for a meeting after Russian MiG-31 fighter jets entered its airspace without permission on Friday. —Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025

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