compressor

noun

com·​pres·​sor kəm-ˈpre-sər 

: one that compresses: such as

a

: a muscle that compresses a part

b

: a machine that compresses gases

Examples of compressor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

According to a project overview, beyond the pipeline itself, NEX includes a new compressor station, compression additions and modifications at two existing stations, upgrades to existing pipeline facilities, as well as capacity leased on a third-party pipeline. —Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026

These compressors run 24/7 and hot, shedding two thirds of their power as heat to nowhere, but potentially useful for squeezing water from thin air. —Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Jan. 2026

Up front, the kitchen block just aft of the driver's seat includes a dual-burner gas stove and sink integrated into the counter and a compressor fridge next to the drawers below. —New Atlas, 25 Jan. 2026

One key aspect of Panasonic’s CES 2026 was its thrust into AI infrastructure across multiple applications like energy storage for data centers, electronic materials for data servers, cooling pumps, compressors, chip packaging equipment and green transformation solutions (solar cells, recycling). —Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for compressor

• aggressor
• assessor
• confessor
• depressor
• hairdresser
• necessar
• oppressor
• possessor
• processor
• professor
• repressor
• successor

Kids Definition

compressor

noun

com·​pres·​sor kəm-ˈpres-ər 

: a person or machine that compresses

an air compressor

Medical Definition

compressor

noun

com·​pres·​sor -ˈpres-ər 

: one that compresses: as

a

: a muscle that compresses a part

b

: a machine that compresses gases