gladiator

noun

ˈgla-dē-ˌā-tər How to pronounce gladiator (audio)
Definition of gladiatornext
as in boxer
one that engages in the sport of fighting with the fists the two punch-drunk gladiators stumbled to their corners

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Recent Examples of gladiator These playful gladiator sandals with elastic straps to keep them in place all day long. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026 The Greeks branded their slaves; the Romans tattooed their gladiators. — Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026 Besides, Damon showing up in full gladiator armor probably isn’t the kind of red carpet Hollywood is looking for. — Alex Badia, Footwear News, 21 July 2026 She was seen Monday in New York wearing a plunging archival Alberta Ferretti minidress and Sophia Webster heeled gladiators. — Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for gladiator
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  1. boxer
  2. fighter
Noun
  • His father was a former boxer, and his great-uncle Iran Barkley had been a middleweight boxing world champion.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Four suspects in the killing of former world champion boxer Zolani Tete were arrested, South African police said Monday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of boxer
Noun
  • Popular and literary myth tells that when martyrs die on the soil, the earth receiving their blood will give forth new fighters, thus the roses scattered on the cracking mud.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Well, Kaatri is a fighter and the warlock at the heart of this story.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of fighter

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“Gladiator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gladiator. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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