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

For Bolger, that aspect of this boxing drama – the bouts that are going on in the fighter’s mind – is of paramount importance. —Craig McLean, Variety, 4 Dec. 2025

His death would be a boost to Hamas, which has branded him a collaborator and ordered its fighters to kill or capture him. —Reuters, NBC news, 4 Dec. 2025

In the chat, which the White House later confirmed as authentic, Hegseth revealed how a strike would unfold and when, including the use of F-18 fighter jets and Tomahawk cruise missiles. —Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 3 Dec. 2025

Russian Su-30 jets currently make up the majority of India’s 29 fighter squadrons, according to Reuters. —Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 3 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