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

This would include the formation of a new military division consisting of three brigades from the SDF in Hassakeh province, in addition to the formation of a brigade of SDF fighters within a division in Aleppo province. —Arkansas Online, 31 Jan. 2026

These assets include 10 advanced warships and dozens of fighter jets capable of flying at twice the speed of sound to deliver 20,000-pound payloads. —Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026

Both fighters’ weights were announced as an even 160 pounds Thursday. —Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026

Sean O'Malley also impressed with his performance, further cementing his status as one of the sport's most entertaining fighters. —Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 Jan. 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