torchbearer

noun

torch·​bear·​er ˈtȯrch-ˌber-ər 

1

: one that carries a torch

2

: someone in the forefront of a campaign, crusade, or movement

Examples of torchbearer in a Sentence

He became the torchbearer for civil rights.

Recent Examples on the Web

To continue the tradition, LA28 will call upon thousands of torchbearers. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Details about the torchbearer nominations will be released in the coming months. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

In April 2021 — at age 109 years and 11 months — Kagawa served as a torchbearer for the 2020 Olympic Games, which were delayed a year due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. — Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026

As downballot Florida Democrats continue hammering their opponents for not agreeing to debate them, the torchbearer of the Democratic ticket doubled down against debates again Wednesday. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for torchbearer

• cupbearer
• declarer
• preparer
• repairer
• seafarer
• wayfarer
• bearer
• carer
• error
• fairer
• ferrer
• rarer