swordsman

noun

swords·​man ˈsȯrdz-mən How to pronounce swordsman (audio)
1
: one skilled in swordplay
especially : a saber fencer
2
archaic : a soldier armed with a sword

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Cecil The hero of Final Fantasy IV, Cecil is an expert swordsman. Kara Nesvig, Parents, 11 Apr. 2026 Daniel Bernhardt is Deathstalker, a legendary swordsman stuck with a cursed amulet who befriends swamp monsters and teams with a mini wizard (voiced by Patton Oswalt) to stop a dark magic from ruling the land. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026 Cymbals will crash, trumpets will sound, and Harrison Ford will shoot the swordsman. Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026 Set against mountainous landscapes and rural lakes, the story follows a wandering swordsman who is falsely accused of stealing a shipment of gold and must unravel a web of intrigue involving bandits, palace guards and corrupt officials while attempting to clear his name. Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for swordsman

Word History

First Known Use

1657, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of swordsman was in 1657

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“Swordsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swordsman. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

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swordsman

noun
swords·​man ˈsō(ə)rdz-mən How to pronounce swordsman (audio)
ˈsȯ(ə)rdz-
1
: one who fights with a sword
2
: one skilled in the use of the sword

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