fighter
US /ˈfaɪ.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈfaɪ.t̬ɚ/

1.
a person who fights, especially as a boxer or in martial arts
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He is a professional fighter with an impressive record.
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The young fighter showed great promise in his debut match.
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3.
a fast military aircraft designed for combat
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The air force deployed several fighter jets to the region.
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The sound of a fighter jet roared overhead.