warrior

noun

war·​rior

ˈwȯr-yər,

ˈwȯr-ē-ər 

ˈwär-ē-,

 also  ˈwär-yər

often attributive

: a person engaged or experienced in warfare

broadly : a person engaged in some struggle or conflict

poverty warriors

Synonyms

• soldier
• fighter

Examples of warrior in a Sentence

a proud and brave warrior

a program of tough training and discipline that turns untried civilians into warriors

Recent Examples on the Web

Likewise, Carr’s credentials will be examined in detail against a pass rush that’s earned the Trojans their warrior reputation this term. —Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025

His world view combines a traditional conservative’s belief that government spending is out of control and the culture-warrior ethos of the Trumpian right. —Andy Kroll, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025

The film shares the experiences, memories, and post-traumatic stress of women warriors who fought in Gaza and Lebanon. —Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2025

The film centers on a hugely popular K-pop girl group named Huntr/x, the three members of which are also secret demon warriors. —Zack Sharf, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English werreour, from Anglo-French *werreier, guerreier, from warreier, guerreier to wage war, from werre war — more at war

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing warrior

• cold warrior
• road warrior
• weekend warrior

Kids Definition

warrior

noun

war·​rior ˈwȯr-yər 

ˈwȯr-ē-ər,

ˈwär-ē-

: a person who is or has been in warfare