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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The former pro wrestler stars as MMA fighter Mark Kerr, who weathers ups and downs alongside his wife, Dawn (Emily Blunt), to become a champion.
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The drones and missiles fired at Ukraine caused Poland to deploy fighter jets to ensure the country’s airspace was protected, according to multiple reports.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is seen in the cockpit of a KAAN fighter jet in Ankara, Turkey, on May 1, 2023.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
During his time as House speaker from 2022 to 2024, Renner and Senate President Kathleen Passidomo passed a slew of conservative legislation, including bills that helped bolster DeSantis’ brand as a culture war fighter.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The drones and missiles fired at Ukraine caused Poland to deploy fighter jets to ensure the country’s airspace was protected, according to multiple reports.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is seen in the cockpit of a KAAN fighter jet in Ankara, Turkey, on May 1, 2023.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
During his time as House speaker from 2022 to 2024, Renner and Senate President Kathleen Passidomo passed a slew of conservative legislation, including bills that helped bolster DeSantis’ brand as a culture war fighter.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Fighter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fighter. Accessed 10 Sep. 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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