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

Walther and Evitts climbed — Bartel was content to remain with the truck — and unplugged the air compressor keeping the spider inflated. —Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026

Compared to some of the pricier models beloved by professionals, this line offers solid value for money and comes with a one-year warranty for the entire appliance, plus three years after delivery for mechanical parts like the compressor. —Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026

An air compressor or even a can of compressed air makes quick work of this one. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026

Easy swap with an air compressor though! —Joe Salas april 07, New Atlas, 7 Apr. 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