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

That duo landed two edge rushers in the Pro Bowl and had the Rams on the doorstep of the Super Bowl last season. — Nate Atkins, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Maybe that approach changes as camp progresses, and the edge rushers become more involved. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Darryl Jones, Crespi, junior Jones made his impact felt as a pass rusher and used his size at 5-foot-9 to his advantage. — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 31 July 2026

On the first day of training camp, the team lost one of its best pass rushers in second-year outside linebacker Nic Scourton to an ACL tear. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rusher

• crusher
• gusher
• usher