fighter

noun

fight·​er ˈfī-tər How to pronounce fighter (audio)
Synonyms of fighternext
: one that fights: such as
a(1)
: warrior, soldier
(2)
: a pugnacious or game individual
(3)
: boxer entry 1 sense 1
b
: an airplane of high speed and maneuverability with armament designed to destroy enemy aircraft

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the debate whether more fighters are needed to bring order to that war-torn country a program at the community center for training local youths as fighters
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Another billboard shows what appears to be a fighter, wearing a shirt with Khamenei’s portrait on it. — Todd Symons, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026 Those incursions have forced fighter jets to scramble repeatedly in response, along with leading to a building fire and injuries in Romania following a Russian drone crash. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026 The communication drills are intended to encourage first-line fighters to be more self-reliant and effective in battle, experts say. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026 Lauder has also been selling real estate and a collection of World War II fighter planes among the assets, according to the Times report. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fighter

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First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fighter was in the 13th century

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fighter

noun
fight·​er ˈfīt-ər How to pronounce fighter (audio)
: one that fights:
a
: warrior, soldier
b
: boxer entry 1
c
: a fast airplane armed with weapons for destroying enemy aircraft

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