reservist

noun

re·​serv·​ist ri-ˈzər-vist How to pronounce reservist (audio)
: a member of a military reserve

Examples of reservist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The event, hosted by Rock Church, is a thank you to active duty military families, gold-star families and active-duty reservists. Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025 The plan will require calling up large numbers of reservists, many of whom have already done previous rounds in the war. Aya Batrawy, NPR, 10 Aug. 2025 Such a move, Zamir said, would also increase the burden on Israeli forces when the military is already suffering from attrition and burnout rates amongst reservist forces. Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025 Another resident, a Jewish reservist who had served at Sde Teiman, insisted that during his time there the detainees had been treated appropriately and given proper medical care. Eyal Press, New Yorker, 9 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for reservist

Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reservist was in 1876

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Reservist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reservist. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

reservist

noun
re·​serv·​ist ri-ˈzər-vəst How to pronounce reservist (audio)
: a member of a military reserve

More from Merriam-Webster on reservist

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!