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

The compressor is built in a multi-layer stack configuration. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026

When the exhaust gas flow finally catches up to the eBoost Air, the compressor simply disengages, and the feature is bypassed entirely. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 6 Aug. 2026

During an altercation between the occupants of the boats, Simpson swam to the air compressor and turned it off, according to an affidavit. — Milena Malaver, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026

When facing a major repair, especially one involving expensive components such as the compressor or evaporator coil, obtaining a second opinion can be worth the effort. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 31 July 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