1. a soldier armed with a light flintlock musket
Usage: historical
2. a member of certain British infantry regiments
Usage: military

Examples

• The fusiliers marched in formation across the battlefield.
• He served as a fusilier in the Royal Welsh Fusiliers.
• The museum displayed uniforms worn by 18th-century fusiliers.
• The fusilier regiment was known for its discipline and courage.
• During the war, fusiliers were equipped with the latest muskets.
• The Royal Fusiliers have a long and distinguished history.