Phrase guide

Red Baron

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A hotshot fighter pilot.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, government, military, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, politics, war

Examples

  • Do you think you're the next Red Baron?
  • Billy Bishop was the Canadian Red Baron
  • He's another Red Baron

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: ace

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

A red-coloured dragonfly, Urothemis aliena, family Libellulidae, of New Guinea and north and eastern Australia.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, entomology, natural-sciences

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Red Baron, nickname of Baron Manfred von Richthofen, who flew a red fighter.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Rote Baron — ace fighter pilot