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 top two pass rushers — Bradley Chubb and Jaelan Phillips — were sidelined by a pair of knee injuries, and the top defensive lineman (Zach Sieler) is shelved a couple weeks after being poked in the eye during practice. Miami Herald, 10 July 2025 His pass protection can get choppy at times, though, against athletic inside rushers. Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025 Green was widely considered one of the top edge rushers in the draft. Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 10 July 2025 The Panthers were aggressive on Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft, trading up twice to secure a pair of promising pass rushers. Mike Kaye july 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 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 14 Jul. 2025.

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