Word
swordsman
Phoneticsswords·man
UK/sˈɔːdzmən/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who is very skilled at using a sword. You use this word to describe someone who has practiced sword fighting for a long time.
n. a person who is highly skilled in the use of a sword, particularly in combat or sport. Often used in historical or martial arts contexts to describe a practitioner of the art.
Examples
“The swordsman moved with great speed and precision.”
“After years of training, the swordsman could defeat even the most experienced opponents in a single duel.”
“The historical novel follows the journey of a young swordsman as he travels across the kingdom to master the ancient techniques of his ancestors.”
Examples
simple
“The swordsman moved with great speed and precision.”
contextual
“After years of training, the swordsman could defeat even the most experienced opponents in a single duel.”
complex
“The historical novel follows the journey of a young swordsman as he travels across the kingdom to master the ancient techniques of his ancestors.”
Real-World Examples
“One of the videos referenced a 2015 attack in which a masked swordsman killed a teaching assistant and two boys at a school in Trollhättan, western Sweden, before being shot dead by police.” Etymology
From sword + -s- + man.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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