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

Across from the fighter jet on display at the Belle Chasse Naval Air Base stands one of the best BBQ joints in the area. —Kristy Christiansen, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025

By the end, both fighters had lost their helmets. —Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2025

Fight nights featuring Paul, who rose to fame as a YouTube creator, have also engaged boxing fans to watch female fighters. —Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 23 Dec. 2025

Meanwhile, violence persists, leading to the deaths of a number of IDF soldiers and an even larger number of Palestinians, both fighters and civilians. —Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 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