presser

noun

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

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The announcement was made this afternoon during a presser at Cannes held by Zentropa. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 13 May 2026 That associate, who is unnamed in the indictment, used a pill presser supplied by Guo to manufacture counterfeit pills for distribution across the country. Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026 That's a conspiracy White seemed to downplay at the post-event presser. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026 At its peak in the 1960s and ’70s, Mike the Tailor employed over 12 master tailors, along with numerous pressers and counter help. Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026 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 16 May. 2026.

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