b
: an airplane of high speed and maneuverability with armament designed to destroy enemy aircraft
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
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Boxing’s top pound-for-pound fighter and the only male boxer to capture three unified division titles in the sport decided to walk away at 38 years old.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 Dec. 2025
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Two years ago, Sukeban exploded onto the scene with fighters in latex, corsets and bomber jackets, throwing down with full makeup, wigs and acrylic nail art.
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In 2017, these groups captured Marawi, the country's biggest Muslim-majority city, but many fighters were killed in the bloody monthslong siege, and they have been further weakened since.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 Dec. 2025
The rescue noted that Feather is already showing herself to be a fighter and a playful, happy pup.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
Two years ago, Sukeban exploded onto the scene with fighters in latex, corsets and bomber jackets, throwing down with full makeup, wigs and acrylic nail art.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
In 2017, these groups captured Marawi, the country's biggest Muslim-majority city, but many fighters were killed in the bloody monthslong siege, and they have been further weakened since.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 18 Dec. 2025
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“Fighter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fighter. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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fighter
noun
fight·er
ˈfīt-ər 
: one that fights:
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: a fast airplane armed with weapons for destroying enemy aircraft
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