swashbuckler

noun

swash·​buck·​ler ˈswäsh-ˌbə-klər 

ˈswȯsh-

1

: a swaggering or daring soldier or adventurer

2

: a novel or drama dealing with a swashbuckler

Examples of swashbuckler in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Premiering on Tuesday, June 30, is a Zorro television series featuring an Oscar-winning actor as the iconic swashbuckler, a role played by stars including Douglas Fairbanks, Tyrone Power, Alain Delon, Antonio Banderas and, well, George Hamilton. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026

On the other hand, the industry’s seldom seen a more daring swashbuckler than Scott Kirby. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026

Young landed her first major role a few years prior with a handful of episodes of Starz’s gritty swashbuckler, Black Sails (2015). — Kelly Martinez, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Jan. 2026

Go with a voluminous skirt or a sleek trench coat to lean into fall’s boho vibe—less swashbuckler, more fashion editor. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

swash entry 1 + buckler

First Known Use

1560, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

swashbuckler

noun

swash·​buck·​ler ˈswäsh-ˌbək-lər 

ˈswȯsh-

: a swaggering or daring soldier or adventurer

also : a story or movie about such a man