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

Charles and Lafayette are edge rushers, and the rest are interior linemen. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2026

His failure to step up in the pocket and inconsistency in feeling pressure points allow edge rushers to swipe the ball out of his hands way too easily. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026

The running back position could be among the strongest in the Big 12 as the league returns six of its top-10 rushers from a year ago. — Steven Johnson june 15, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026

Non-padded practices almost always favor defensive linemen, who have less for O-linemen to latch on to as the pass rushers try to speed-rush their way into the backfield. — Joseph Person, New York Times, 23 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rusher

• crusher
• gusher
• usher