boxer
noun/ˈbɑksər/
Frequency rank: #5,727 most common English word
Meaning
a person who fights with their fists as a sport, following set rules.
Example sentence
The crowd cheered loudly when the boxer knocked out his opponent in the third round.
Synonyms & related words
- fighter
- pugilist
- brawler
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