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

And fighting to protect the seeds was about discovering her inner warrior. —Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Sep. 2024

Meanwhile, at home, my daughters transform into fierce warriors, their virtual swords clashing in epic duels. —Sandy Carter, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024

The reluctant hero is not a new character; prying a warrior out of retirement is a popular storytelling device. —Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2024

As the first sign and warrior of the zodiac, Aries finds comfort in wearing fashion stylized as armor to adorn themselves. —Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 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