rusher

noun

rush·​er ˈrə-shər How to pronounce rusher (audio)
: one that rushes
especially : ballcarrier

Examples of rusher in a Sentence

He was the team's leading rusher last year.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have yet to figure out a new contract with superstar pass rusher T.J. Watt. Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025 This was due to the Niners recent history of playing contractual hardball with its prior star players, specifically edge rusher Nick Bosa and receiver Brandon Aiyuk. Kambui Bomani, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025 Though the Lions lost sharp coordinator Ben Johnson to the Bears, star edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson has recovered from a season-ending injury. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2025 The 25-year-old edge rusher, who played more snaps than any Colts defensive linemen last year (745), joined the Chicago Bears in free agency. James Boyd, New York Times, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for rusher

Word History

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rusher was in 1618

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“Rusher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rusher. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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