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

Examples of trailblazer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

From dreamy ethereal designs for women to risk-taking dynamism for men, both collections celebrate the synergy between creativity, adaptability, and the pursuit of greatness by drawing inspiration from historical trailblazers. —Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2025

She’s experimented with pop and dance, but above all, she’s become known as a trailblazer of melodic, lyrically bold urban fusion music — anchored by her exceptional voice. —Leila Cobo, Billboard, 22 Apr. 2025

Elon Musk’s Neuralink has been a trailblazer in brain chip implant technology. —Kevin Williams, Quartz, 17 Apr. 2025

Outside of her studies, Carey is a trailblazer in women’s empowerment and athletic leadership on campus. —Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025

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