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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There's no doubt whoever comes out of this liberal rat race will be sent packing when Iowans re-elect America First fighter Mariannette Miller-Meeks next fall.
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Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
Paul followed that loss by getting back in the ring with a former UFC fighter in Nate Diaz.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Critical minerals are used in smartphones, advanced fighter jets and much more.
—Chinedu Asadu, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
Trump thrives in this atmosphere, adopting the role of fighter and savior.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2025
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Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
Paul followed that loss by getting back in the ring with a former UFC fighter in Nate Diaz.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Critical minerals are used in smartphones, advanced fighter jets and much more.
—Chinedu Asadu, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
Trump thrives in this atmosphere, adopting the role of fighter and savior.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for fighter
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“Fighter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fighter. Accessed 9 Jul. 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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