rusher

noun

rush·​er ˈrə-shər 

: one that rushes

especially : ballcarrier

Examples of rusher in a Sentence

He was the team's leading rusher last year.

Recent Examples on the Web

Van Noy, 35, will fill a major void for the Vikings as depth behind starting edge rushers Andrew Van Ginkel and Dallas Turner. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Rams load up on tight ends, receivers and edge rushers while staying thin at cornerback, even as NFL investigations into Puka Nacua and Alaric Jackson could temporarily reshape the roster. — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

If Donald can even approach his previous level of play, his return could give the Rams a devastating pair of pass rushers. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2026

Edmunds then dodged a rusher to complete a 49-yard pass to Skylar Robinson to set up a 32-yard field goal Malachi Newmaster on the final play of the first half. — Dan Albano, Oc Register, 28 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rusher

• crusher
• gusher
• usher