presser

noun

press·​er ˈpre-sər How to pronounce presser (audio)
1
: one that presses
2

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Such a great dribbler and ball carrier, and an unbelievable presser who could keep going for 90 minutes. Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025 Jones, who is 3-0 as the Niners’ starter, was asked about the inspiration behind his two-tone suit during his postgame presser following San Francisco’s thrilling 26-23 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night. Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025 But Kaliakmanis’ father was clearly watching Fleck’s presser and decided to interject before noon. Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2025 Stocks were mixed following Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s post-meeting presser, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumping 260 points, while the S & P 500 and Nasdaq Composite fell. Sarah Min, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for presser

Word History

First Known Use

1503, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of presser was in 1503

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“Presser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/presser. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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