fighter

[fahy-ter]

noun

1. a boxer; pugilist.

2. Military.,  an aircraft designed to seek out and destroy enemy aircraft in the air and to protect bomber aircraft.

3. a person who fights, struggles, resists, etc.

4. a person with the will, courage, determination, ability, or disposition to fight, struggle, resist, etc.

5. an animal, as a dog, trained to fight or having the disposition to fight.

fighter

/ ˈfaɪtə /

noun

1. a person who fights, esp a professional boxer

2. a person who has determination

3. military an armed aircraft designed for destroying other aircraft

Other Word Forms

• nonfighter noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of fighter¹

before 1000; Middle English; Old English fēohtere. See fight, -er ¹

Example Sentences

Key elements of the plan, which the leaders announced at the White House in Washington, include the release of hostages, a prisoner swap involving hundreds and amnesty for Hamas fighters.

From Los Angeles Times

This incident marks the second death of a professional fighter in Ghana within the space of six months, reigniting discussions about safety standards.

From BBC

The 34-year-old Northampton fighter steps up from 'interim' status after Taylor informed the sanctioning body she plans to take time away from boxing.

From BBC

Every fighter jet has its quirks and the MiG‑21 was no exception - fast descents and even high-speed stalls were part of its character, according to Air Marshal Bhatia.

From BBC

The Israeli military said it struck two Hamas fighters and that the number of casualties did not align with its own information.

From BBC

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