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

Prosecutors often have a much better chance of convicting a drug pusher than a conman, because the former’s crimes are easier to explain to a jury than an intricate series of transactions involving financial instruments, joint ventures and limited liability companies. —Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2025

Another alleged major North Shore drug pusher is facing serious charges of distributing fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine — and even shaking down one of his own dealers at gunpoint. —Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 7 Aug. 2025

Like the date function, the switching impulse is generated when the pusher is released. —Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025

The set comes with fine, medium, and coarse grinding plates; a food pusher; sausage stuffer tubes; and a cleaning brush. —Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 July 2025

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