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Definition of prizefighter

prizefighter

/ˈpraɪzˌfaɪ.tər/
prize · fight · er
Plural:prizefighters
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prizefighter Lexical Profile

prizefighter Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A boxer who competes professionally for money or a cash prize.

Example

"The retired prizefighter opened a neighborhood gym to mentor young athletes."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

prize
prized
prizefight
prizefighter
prizefighting
prizewinner
prizewinning

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 18th century, the term combines 'prize' (from Old French 'pris', meaning a reward won in competition) and 'fighter', originally referring to bare-knuckle boxers who competed for a cash purse.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Prizefighter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/prizefighter
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