enemy
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The 74-year-old joined the Women's Royal Army Corps in 1969, when she was stationed in Germany, working in signals intelligence to intercept enemy communications and track their manoeuvres.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
Along with directed-energy weapons, AeroVironment makes drones known as “loitering munitions” designed to destroy enemy armored vehicles, as well as various systems for use against drones.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026
“Meanwhile, the enemy has dealt the plant another serious blow.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026
The Supreme Court disagreed with Bush, declaring in a landmark decision that despite detainees’ designation as enemy combatants or incarceration at Guantánamo, they are not barred from seeking habeas.
From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026
They, too, thought they’d just been spotted by the enemy.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
Vocabulary lists containing enemy
Week 1 Spelling
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"In Response to Executive Order 9066"
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
