warrior

noun

war·​rior

ˈwȯr-yər, 

ˈwȯr-ē-ər 

ˈwär-ē-

also ˈwär-yər

often attributive

: a person engaged or experienced in warfare

broadly : a person engaged in some struggle or conflict

poverty warriors

Synonyms of warrior

• soldier
• fighter

Examples of warrior in a Sentence

a proud and brave warrior

a program of tough training and discipline that turns untried civilians into warriors

Recent Examples on the Web

That puts his current weight at 250 pounds ahead of portraying the fierce Spartan warrior in the live-action adaptation of the popular video game franchise. — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2026

From Matilda to Wyatt, give your little one a name that embodies the heart of a warrior. — Sarah Scott, Parents, 1 Nov. 2026

Michael is known as the warrior leader of the heavenly hosts, Gabriel as the heavenly messenger, and Raphael as God’s healer or helper (in the book of Tobit). — Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

There, female leaders such as Queen Mother Ramonda, played by Angela Bassett, and her daughter Princess Shuri (Letitia Wright) are not only leaders but also warriors. — Christine Ledbetter, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English werreour, from Anglo-French *werreier, guerreier, from warreier, guerreier to wage war, from werre war — more at war

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing warrior

• cold warrior
• road warrior
• social justice warrior
• weekend warrior

Kids Definition

warrior

noun

war·​rior ˈwȯr-yər 

ˈwȯr-ē-ər, 

ˈwär-ē-

: a person who is or has been in warfare