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

An air compressor, a small air tank, and a pneumatic piston are added in order to control the CVT's output compression. — New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2026

Their compressors fire up when in the stations, cycling as the doors open and close. — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 13 Aug. 2026

To achieve this, an AC unit may reduce the compressor capacity and fan speed or shut one or both off intermittently. — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 11 Aug. 2026

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