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

Sydney Sweeney and the real Christy Martin discuss the harrowing true story behind the biopic of a women's boxing trailblazer. —Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025

But, as supporters from both clubs come together at Johnson’s renovated graveside on Tuesday, there is a long-overdue appreciation and celebration of an unsung trailblazer. —James Pearce, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025

The 2025 Glamour Women of the Year Awards celebrated the trailblazers, activists, and culture-shifters who defined the last 12 months. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025

Since 1990, Glamour has honored the world’s most extraordinary women—trailblazers, rule breakers, visionaries, and champions who have defined each year. —Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025

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