swordsmanship

noun

swords·​man·​ship ˈsȯrdz-mən-ˌship 

: swordplay

Examples of swordsmanship in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Oyelowo relished the opportunity to finally show off his swordsmanship skills. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2026

There will also be kids-zone, swordsmanship demonstrations and lessons, a magic show and more. — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 23 July 2026

The faire in Larkspur is a popular attraction featuring food, swordsmanship, fire-breathing, dancing, over 200 artisans and more. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 6 June 2026

After an acrobatic display of swordsmanship, including ducks, cartwheels, and the odd MMA-style roundhouse kick, Tristan thrusts his sword deep into the evil tree trunk. — Nat Segnit, Harpers Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026

The trailer showcases tons of undead violence, dismembered limbs and the official Marvel debut of Blade Knight, a Moon Knight and Blade variant who slices up an undead Ghost from the Thunderbolts in a flashy display of swordsmanship. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025

Hard work could never compete with a steam engine in pulling a train; decades of training in swordsmanship could never compete with a revolver. — Radu Magdin, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025

The scene went viral—and not just because of the character's swordsmanship. — Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 3 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for swordsmanship

• authorship
• battleship
• censorship
• chairmanship
• chieftainship
• comradeship
• consulship
• craftsmanship
• dealership
• draftsmanship
• fellowship
• fingertip

Kids Definition

swordsmanship

noun

swords·​man·​ship ˈsō(ə)rdz-mən-ˌship 

ˈsȯ(ə)rdz-

: swordplay