rusher

noun

rush·​er ˈrə-shər How to pronounce rusher (audio)
: one that rushes
especially : ballcarrier

Examples of rusher in a Sentence

He was the team's leading rusher last year.
Recent Examples on the Web After selecting Florida State edge rusher Jared Verse in the first round of the draft, and trading up to pick Seminoles defensive tackle Braden Fiske in the second, the Rams chose Corum with the 83rd pick. Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024 The Lions’ depth raises question marks at receiver and edge rusher. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2024 Prescott dodged the question like escaping a pass rusher off the blindside with a patented spin move. Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2024 Chop Robinson: The Dolphins used the 21st overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft on a pass rusher whose college productivity didn’t match his athletic traits. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 20 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for rusher 

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Word History

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rusher was in 1618

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“Rusher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rusher. Accessed 9 Jun. 2024.

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