vaulter

noun

vault·​er ˈvȯl-tər 

: one that vaults

especially : an athlete who competes in the pole vault

Examples of vaulter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The lyrics to the song were written by the pole vaulter, along with musical artist and producer Carl Silvergran and the song’s producer Oscar Chase. — Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Franken put on the Compton Relays and the Coliseum Relays, the meets drawing large crowds to watch the likes of sprinter Tommie Smith, world record setting pole vaulter Bob Seagren or Jim Ryun take on Olympic champions Peter Snell or Kip Keino. — Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 3 June 2026

Moran, 19, was a freshman pole vaulter for the women's track and field team at the school. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026

Similarly, San Dieguito Academy pole vaulter Dylan Yarbrough, who has cleared a state-leading 17-feet, 1 inch, will be shooting for the section record of 17-2. — Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

vault entry 3 + -er entry 2

First Known Use

circa 1552, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing vaulter

• pole vaulter

Rhymes for vaulter

• altar
• alter
• falter
• halter
• psalter
• salter
• defaulter