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

Druski has proven to be a trailblazer in paving the way for the next generation of comedians. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2026

The City Council has the opportunity to continue our city’s legacy as a trailblazer for workers’ rights and serve as a model for the rest of the nation by passing the Heat Illness Prevention in Outdoor Places of Employment Ordinance. — Maria Hadden, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

The trailblazers clear the smaller brush, step around the largest trees, squeeze between rocks and weave around whatever cannot easily be moved. — Kevin Brady, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Upon its inception, the neighboring Théâtre des Champs-Élysées brought composers, theatergoers, and fashion trailblazers to regularly dine at the property. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 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