swordsman

noun

swords·​man ˈsȯrdz-mən 

1

: one skilled in swordplay

especially : a saber fencer

2

archaic : a soldier armed with a sword

Examples of swordsman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In this case, the late Toshiro Mifune serves as the template for Miyamoto Musashi, a legendary real-life swordsman from the Edo period. — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2026

This marks the first new Onimusha title in over two decades, featuring legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, whose likeness is modeled after Toshiro Mifune. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Hugh is murdered in the street by Jon Roxton, one of the conspirators, but the bowl-cut-sporting swordsman already had a big duel with Daemon in the first Battle of Tumbleton, so maybe somebody else will get the honors. — James Grebey, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026

Attack of the Clone Jason Momoa’s master swordsman Duncan Idaho returns here with more sneak peek screen time. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1657, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for swordsman

• swordsmen

Kids Definition

swordsman

noun

swords·​man ˈsō(ə)rdz-mən 

ˈsȯ(ə)rdz-

1

: one who fights with a sword

2

: one skilled in the use of the sword