noun
fighter
FY-ter/ˈfaɪtər/
A military aircraft designed for combat, especially against other aircraft.
The fighter banks with weapons mounted beneath its wings.
Etymology
An Old English fighter was a combatant; modern use extends that role to combat aircraft.
More examples
- Two fighters escorted the transport.
- The pilot trained to fly a supersonic fighter.
Forms
fighter · fighters
Similar words
- warplane
- Is the broader category of military aircraft used in war.
- interceptor
- Is a fighter specialized in stopping approaching aircraft.