word
Gladiator
GLA-dee-ay-tur
/ˈɡlædiːˌeɪtɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
gladiator
Dictionary meaning
In ancient Rome, a professional combatant or a captive who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat.
Examples
- Gladiators did not always fight to the death.
- I wanted to be a gladiator when I was a kid.
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