Thesaurus results for DEFENDER

defender

noun

di-ˈfen-dər

Definition of defender next

as in guardian

someone that protects one of the traditional roles of an older brother is that of schoolyard defender

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of defender Mousa Al Tamari, Jordan right winger, 28 A classic winger who looks to beat his defender off the dribble before crossing passes into the box, Al Tamari is a standout for Stade Rennais in France’s Ligue 1 and helped the club finish sixth in the top-heavy league. —

Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 7 June 2026 Venezuela’s starting lineup on Saturday included Inter Miami midfielder Telasco Segovia and former Inter Miami defender Christian Makoun. —

Miami Herald, 7 June 2026 From a defensive standpoint, each element would be a plus-defender with the exception of Powell, which should make this lineup much easier to mask the deficiencies of a negative-defender, such as the ones with Herro. —

Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2026 Cenac lacks efficiency and foul discipline at times — a weakness that was on display in the NCAA Tournament — but also has shown the potential to dominate the paint both as a defender and a scorer. —

Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for defender

Recent Examples of Synonyms for defender

Noun

Teens ages 13 to 17 can ride solo with an Uber Teen Account that must be set up and linked to an account owned by a parent or legal guardian.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
Her guardian would love for Sophie to have another adult in her life who can be there for her and support her.

— Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026