gladiator

noun

ˈgla-dē-ˌā-tər How to pronounce gladiator (audio)
Definition of gladiatornext
as in boxer
one that engages in the sport of fighting with the fists the two punch-drunk gladiators stumbled to their corners

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Recent Examples of gladiator What caught my eye—and gave me a heavy sense of déjà vu—though, were the strappy metallic silver gladiator heels. — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 17 July 2026 She was seen Monday in New York wearing a plunging archival Alberta Ferretti minidress and Sophia Webster heeled gladiators. — Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026 Rising through the ranks as a gladiator, Maximus fights his way back to Rome to seek vengeance and restore honor to the Empire. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 Protected by the masks, the gladiators assume a secret identity and become national symbols. — ABC News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for gladiator
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gladiator
  1. boxer
  2. fighter
Noun
  • The suspect trained as a boxer and had some success in the Greek national championships, CNN affiliate CNN Greece reported.
    — Elinda Labropoulou, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The Pakistan Today newspaper also reported a missing boxer from the Pakistan team.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of boxer
Noun
  • 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
  • The communication drills are intended to encourage first-line fighters to be more self-reliant and effective in battle, experts say.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of fighter

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“Gladiator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gladiator. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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