pusher

noun

push·​er ˈpu̇-shər 

: one that pushes

especially : one that pushes illegal drugs

Examples of pusher in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

People-business strategists will run the place while policy pushers get pushed aside. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026

So many visitors get suckered into pasting and running the command that just about every malware pusher has adopted the technique. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026

The 60-part, 45 mm case combines a titanium body with pink gold lugs, bezel and pushers. — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2026

You’re gussied up in a white satin jumpsuit with pedal-pusher legs and dripping in fringe and glitter. — Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing pusher

• paper pusher
• pencil pusher
• pen pusher

Kids Definition

pusher

noun

push·​er ˈpu̇sh-ər 

1

: one that pushes

2

: a seller of illegal drugs