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

The three leading rushers in the state are from City Section after stats updated. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Marquise Lightfoot and Armondo Blount the starting edge rushers. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026

Matt Araiza, the punter, finished as the Chiefs’ second-leading rusher. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2026

Still, Joseph has found a way to get those blitzing rushers some free looks at the quarterback. — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rusher

• crusher
• gusher
• usher