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 of warrior

• 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

Nearly ninety thousand square kilometers of northeast China, an area larger than all of contemporary Primorye, was set aside for warriors to pursue game and demonstrate skills before their ruler. —Literary Hub, 14 Nov. 2025

And, given it made four times its budget and counting, don’t be surprised if this new dream warrior returns for a third call. —Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025

The name Physalia mikazuki is a nod to Date Masamune, a local samurai warrior who was infamous for wearing a crescent moon on his helmet. —Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 13 Nov. 2025

In the series from Vikings creator Michael Hirst and his son, Horatio Hirst, Molyneux plays Erik Bloodaxe, one of history’s most famous Viking warriors, whose rise alongside his formidable wife, Gunnhild (Jessica Madsen), is at the heart of the story. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 Nov. 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