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 Sherry Lansing Leadership Award recognizes trailblazers and philanthropists in entertainment and media and was established in honor of Sherry Lansing, the first woman to head a Hollywood studio (Lansing is the former CEO of Paramount Pictures). —Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025

More than 550 people attended to cheer on the eclectic group of trailblazers, stars and out-and-out icons. —Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025

Sydney Sweeney and the real Christy Martin discuss the harrowing true story behind the biopic of a women's boxing trailblazer. —Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025

But, as supporters from both clubs come together at Johnson’s renovated graveside on Tuesday, there is a long-overdue appreciation and celebration of an unsung trailblazer. —James Pearce, New York Times, 3 Nov. 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