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

Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo sent seven pass rushers, but Nix rolled right and found running back Jonah Coleman uncovered. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026

Edge rushers usually wind up with the big sack numbers, while tackles often get overlooked because their contributions are more subtle. — Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026

Alabama sets records with 823 yards total offense, 743 yards rushing and four 100-yard rushers. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

Purely as a run defender, PFF rates Robinson 97th among 115 NFL edge rushers. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rusher

• crusher
• gusher
• usher