fencer

[ fen-ser ]

noun

1. a person who practices the art of fencing fencing with a sword, foil, etc.
2. a person who fences.
3. a horse trained to jump barriers, as for show or sport.
4. Australian. a person who builds or repairs fences.

ˈfencer

/ ˈfɛnsə /

noun

1. a person who fights with a sword, esp one who practises the art of fencing
2. a person who erects and repairs fences

Word History and Origins

Origin of fencer¹

First recorded in 1565–75; fence + -er ¹

Example Sentences

One of the best known shows Moffitt wearing a stretch knit swimsuit with fencer’s visor and tall boots.

From Los Angeles Times

Not only did she secure the title in women’s team foil, she also helped teammate Lee Kiefer earn a record third career gold, most ever for an American fencer.

From Los Angeles Times

Every four years the world pauses for two weeks to cheer on rowers, fencers, archers and weightlifters, who win and lose in anonymity for most of their careers.

From Los Angeles Times

“Nothing compares to this, no, absolutely not,” American fencer Lee Kiefer said after winning gold in the women’s foil.

From Los Angeles Times

Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez has revealed she competed at the Paris Olympics on Monday while seven months pregnant.

From BBC