gladiator
noun
glad·i·a·tor
ˈgla-dē-ˌā-tər 
1
: a person engaged in a fight to the death as public entertainment for ancient Romans
2
: a person engaging in a public fight or controversy
3
: a trained fighter
especially
: a professional boxer
Examples of gladiator in a Sentence
the two punch-drunk gladiators stumbled to their corners
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Gladiators fought in rounds, and there were referees to enforce rules.
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Big Think, 24 June 2024
My go-to outfit in the summer is usually a pair of black and white striped palazzo pants, a loose black tank top, and a pair of lace-up gladiator sandals.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2024
The actress and Goop founder accessorized with metallic high-heeled gladiator sandals, a Swarovski statement necklace and rings.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 16 June 2024
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Big Think, 24 June 2024
My go-to outfit in the summer is usually a pair of black and white striped palazzo pants, a loose black tank top, and a pair of lace-up gladiator sandals.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2024
The actress and Goop founder accessorized with metallic high-heeled gladiator sandals, a Swarovski statement necklace and rings.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 16 June 2024
Those About To Die will launch with all 10 episodes of the first season of the gladiator epic on July 18.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 13 June 2024
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gladiator
noun
glad·i·a·tor
ˈglad-ē-ˌāt-ər
1
: a person engaged in a fight to the death for public entertainment in ancient Rome
2
: a person engaging in a fierce fight or controversy
Etymology
from Latin gladiator, literally, "swordsman," from gladius "sword" — related to gladiolus
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