plural noun
People who fight in a war or battle, especially as part of a traditional or historical group.
The warriors defended their village.
Viking warriors traveled by sea.
American English
How to pronounce warriors
nounB1Common word
WOReeerz
/ˈwɔ.ɹi.ɚz/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of warrior
People who fight in a war or battle, especially as part of a traditional or historical group.
What to listen for
“Warriors” is commonly pronounced /ˈwɔ.ɹi.ɚz/, and some speakers use /ˈwɔɹ.jɚz/. Both are natural American English pronunciations.
Common pronunciation/ˈwɔ.ɹi.ɚz/
Common alternate pronunciation/ˈwɔɹ.jɚz/
Meanings & examples
plural noun
People who work hard to overcome a serious problem or defend an important cause.
These warriors work for equal rights.
Many cancer warriors never give up.
Useful expressions
Courage and determination to keep going in a difficult situation.
Her warrior spirit helped her finish the race.
A princess who fights or is shown as a fighter, often in a story or movie.
The movie follows a warrior princess.