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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Examples of trailblazer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In fact, Stewart views himself as a trailblazer in the sport because the league, in his eyes, was not ready for someone with his skill set – a dual-threat quarterback that is now coveted by teams in the NFL. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026

California has long prided itself as a regulatory trailblazer, whether to preserve its coastline, reduce air pollution, protect gig workers, ensure data privacy or battle climate change. — Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Bluegrass trailblazers the Stanley Brothers, Carter and Ralph Stanley, were inducted in the veteran era artist category. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 19 Oct. 2026

Fashion obsessives will remember that Nicole Kidman was the Vivaia ballet sneaker travel-day trailblazer, wearing a pair to Sydney Airport earlier this year. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 14 Oct. 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