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

Though blond in Spaceballs, Prince Valium has a similar preposterous haircut to Robert Wagner's Prince Valiant in the corny Henry Hathaway swashbuckler from 1954. —Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 14 June 2025

Diaz is accompanied by an immortal knight, a resourceful swashbuckler, an elderly vampire, a horny werewolf and an elf who can turn invisible (using a power that reminded me of Doli from The Prydain Chronicles). —Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025

Nicholas Barasch, who just might be the musical’s MVP, is apprentice swashbuckler Frederic, who falls in love with one of the Major’s daughters, the beautiful Mabel (Samantha Williams). —Greg Evans, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025

One of the merry swashbucklers on board was Bobby Fenoglio, whose family owns Fenoglio Boots in Nocona. —Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 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