trailblazer

noun

trail·​blaz·​er ˈtrāl-ˌblā-zər 

1

: pioneer sense 2

a trailblazer in astrophysics

2

: one that blazes a trail to guide others : pathfinder

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Recent Examples on the Web

The trailblazer who's become the face of curing cancer with a therapy developed here in the City of Brotherly Love. — Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

He was regarded as a trailblazer against the one-party rule that marked Mexico for much of the 20th century. — Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

One of several restaurants to open in downtown San Jose in the last few years, Strāta’s seasonally changing menu owes its inspiration and execution to Mendoza, a culinary trailblazer who is no stranger to the South Bay dining scene. — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2026

The Whoop device is a trailblazer for modern health analysis. — John Werner, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for trailblazer

• appraiser
• fundraiser
• blazer
• gazer
• glazer
• kayser
• laser
• lazar
• maser
• mazer
• phasor
• raiser

Kids Definition

trailblazer

noun

trail·​blaz·​er ˈtrā(ə)l-ˌblā-zər 

: someone who prepares the way for others who follow: as

a

: pathfinder

b

: pioneer entry 1 sense 1