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

Meanwhile, second-year edge rushers Elijah Ponder and Bradyn Swinson are slipping. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2026

In camp, Guyton has shown improvement with his hand placement and has married his lower body movement with his striking ability to guard the more athletic pass rushers on the other side of the ball. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Aug. 2026

Madubuike made the Pro Bowl in 2023 and ‘24 with 19 1/2 sacks those two seasons as one of the game’s best interior pass rushers. — ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026

Halton, a fourth-round pick out of Oklahoma, was considered one of the best interior pass rushers in the 2026 NFL Draft and a natural fit for San Francisco’s attacking scheme under defensive line coach Kris Kocurek. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rusher

• crusher
• gusher
• usher