Noun: gladiator 'gla-dee,ey-tu(r)
- (ancient Rome) a professional combatant or a captive who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat
"The crowd cheered as the gladiator entered the arena"
- A professional boxer
"The gladiator trained rigorously for the upcoming championship bout";
- prizefighter
- A type of sandal, shoe or boot where the foot is secured by several or many straps
"She wore gladiator sandals that laced up to her knees"
Derived forms: gladiators
Type of: battler, belligerent, boxer, combatant, fighter, pugilist, scrapper, shoe
Encyclopedia: Gladiator