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Definition of "battler" [battler]

  • One who wages battle against an enemy; a soldier; a general. (noun)
  • An itinerant worker or unemployed person. (noun)
  • One who who works hard in the face of adversity. (noun)

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Use "battler" in a sentence
  • "Against a player for whom the word battler could have been invented - a 28-year-old German who has never won a career singles title and who has never been past the second round of a grand slam tournament - it was only Stosur's ability to take her chances that proved the difference in a tight match."
  • "Irrigate and desecrate, we can always sell telstra and call the battler - mate."
  • "Not known as a battler, Wahl turned heads with his pushing match against The Oilers had a tough enough time beating Keetley with shots but even when they did they seemed to be ringing everything off the iron."