warrior

noun

war·​rior

ˈwȯr-yər,

ˈwȯr-ē-ər 

ˈwär-ē-,

 also  ˈwär-yər

often attributive

: a person engaged or experienced in warfare

broadly : a person engaged in some struggle or conflict

poverty warriors

Synonyms

• dogface
• fighter
• legionary
• legionnaire
• man-at-arms
• regular
• serviceman
• soldier
• trooper

Examples of warrior in a Sentence

a proud and brave warrior

a program of tough training and discipline that turns untried civilians into warriors

Recent Examples on the Web

So resigning Myers — a warrior who’s just hitting his prime — should be a top priority. —Rob Reischel, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024

However, a Roman warrior named Silvius Brabo slayed him, severing the giant’s own hand and throwing it in the river—the scene showcased in the main square’s 1887 Brabo Fountain. —Tim Chester, AFAR Media, 13 Dec. 2024

However, your moon is also sitting in conjunction with warrior Mars, upping the ante in your relationships, marking them with passion, volatility, but also power. —Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 13 Dec. 2024

Fight to the end over Hegseth, the thinking goes, and other MAGA warriors will slip through the Senate picket line. —Matthew Continetti, National Review, 7 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English werreour, from Anglo-French *werreier, guerreier, from warreier, guerreier to wage war, from werre war — more at war

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing warrior

• cold warrior
• road warrior
• weekend warrior

Kids Definition

warrior

noun

war·​rior ˈwȯr-yər 

ˈwȯr-ē-ər,

ˈwär-ē-

: a person who is or has been in warfare