Synonyms of gladiator

gladiator

noun

ˈgla-dē-ˌā-tər 

as in boxer

one that engages in the sport of fighting with the fists

the two punch-drunk gladiators stumbled to their corners

Synonyms & Similar Words

• boxer
• fighter
• pugilist
• prizefighter
• pug
• slugger
• heavyweight
• welterweight
• lightweight
• middleweight
• featherweight
• palooka
• bantamweight
• light heavyweight
• flyweight
• stumblebum
• superheavyweight
• cruiserweight

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gladiator

That’s just the state of American sports But this isn’t just a problem related to 6-foot giants in gladiator-esque helmets and cleats. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026

Rome — Rome’s ancient Colosseum, where gladiators were once gored by wild animals to the delight of cheering crowds, has never exactly been associated with safety. — Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026

Several others were Olympic rowers, with a weightlifter, Olympic gladiator and NASA engineer rounding out the team. — Madeleine Kashkooli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

There’s nothing that gives you that same feel of being the gladiator in the ring. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026