fencer

American  

[fen-ser] / ˈfɛn sər /

noun

1. a person who practices the art of fencing fencing with a sword, foil, etc.

2. a person who fences.

3. a horse trained to jump barriers, as for show or sport.

4. Australian. a person who builds or repairs fences.

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ˈfencer British  

/ ˈfɛnsə /

noun

1. a person who fights with a sword, esp one who practises the art of fencing

2. a person who erects and repairs fences

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Etymology

Origin of fencer

First recorded in 1565–75; fence + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Saber fencer Eli Dershwitz is among the many United States athletes that struggle to keep up with rising costs associated with being an Olympic athlete.

From Los Angeles Times

It attacks with all the dexterity of a trained fencer, but with none of the fatigue of a swordsman.

From Literature

One of the best known shows Moffitt wearing a stretch knit swimsuit with fencer’s visor and tall boots.

From Los Angeles Times

Not only did she secure the title in women’s team foil, she also helped teammate Lee Kiefer earn a record third career gold, most ever for an American fencer.

From Los Angeles Times

Every four years the world pauses for two weeks to cheer on rowers, fencers, archers and weightlifters, who win and lose in anonymity for most of their careers.

From Los Angeles Times