presser

noun

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

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Yet, Pritzker and other Democratic politicians chose the safety of the Chicago River near President Donald Trump‘s hotel as the backdrop for their presser on the National Guard not being needed in Chicago. Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025 Patrick Mahomes, who sat beside Travis at the presser, comedically chimed in before his teammate had a second to respond. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025 If past precedents do influence McDavid’s next deal, the visual of him sitting between Sam Reinhart and Sidney Crosby at last Wednesday’s presser should offer some comfort to Oilers fans. Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025 The presser at Minneapolis City Hall will honor the victims who were killed and injured yesterday and will act as a call to action to stop gun violence. Nbc News, NBC news, 29 Aug. 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 11 Sep. 2025.

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