Fencer

usgb/ˈfensər/
noun

A person who practices the sport of fencing.

The Olympic fencer spent hours every day training for the competition.
Visual representation of "fencer" - A person who practices the sport of fencing.

Often appears as...

  • professional fencer
  • olympic fencer
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Sporting Context

Use 'fencer' to talk about someone who competes in the fencing sport, especially in formal or sporting contexts.

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She admired the fencer's elegant moves during the match.
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Gender Neutral

The word 'fencer' is gender-neutral; it applies to all genders and is preferred over 'swordsman' or 'swordswoman'.

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The tournament was won by an unknown fencer.
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Skill Level

'Fencer' doesn't specify skill level; can refer to beginners or Olympic champions alike.

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Each fencer at the club respected the master's lessons.
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