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

These nuclear weapons can be carried by military aircraft—either gravity bombs dropped from bombers or tactical bombs that can be carried by dual-capable fighters. —Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025

Videos of the attack believed to have been filmed by RSF fighters themselves are circulating online. —NPR, 30 Oct. 2025

After retreating behind the walls of Culloden Parks, the remaining fighters soon surrendered. —Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 30 Oct. 2025

In one of the most grisly videos, RSF fighters were seen walking over dozens of bloodied corpses in a hospital, identified as the Saudi Maternity Hospital, executing any survivors. —Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 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