warpath

noun

war·​path ˈwȯr-ˌpath How to pronounce warpath (audio)
-ˌpäth
1
: the route taken by a party of American Indians going on a warlike expedition or to a war
2
: a hostile or combative course of action or frame of mind

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The institution, which houses 14 of Mark Rothko’s Seagram Mural paintings in Houston, Texas, found itself in the Category 1 (down from Category 5) storm’s warpath. George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 15 Aug. 2024 The Reynolds-Lively Cinematic Universe! Lively, meanwhile, has been on the press tour style warpath (complimentary), creatively incorporating flowers into her outfits every which way. Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 6 Aug. 2024 When Hayama responds with a threat to kill everyone Sato cares about, including Sam, Erika, and Erika’s son, the warpath between these two is officially forged. Andy Andersen, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2024 Putin’s warpath does not lead from point A to point B but is a circuitous route that leads from point A back to point A. Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 13 Jan. 2023 See all Example Sentences for warpath 

Word History

First Known Use

1755, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of warpath was in 1755

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“Warpath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warpath. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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warpath

noun
war·​path ˈwȯ(ə)r-ˌpath How to pronounce warpath (audio)
-ˌpȧth
: the route taken by a group of North American Indigenous warriors on their way to fight the enemy
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