Stalwart – loyal, reliable, hard-working supporter.

(Pronounced stawl-wert)

To remember the definition of the word stalwart, use the following mnemonic:

Behind the stall, the warthog (stalwart) was serving customers while she had a sleep. The warthog was such a loyal, reliable and hardworking supporter. 

Examples of stalwart in a sentence

The stalwart guard was one of the few men the king trusted. 

Despite all their losses, he was still a stalwart supporter of the local football club.

She refused to shop at big supermarkets as she was a stalwart supporter of her local businesses.