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

With no threat of a rushing attack, UCF began to pin its ears back and send more rushers at Craig, who was sacked twice in the second half and pressured on countless other dropbacks. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Sep. 2026

Maryland edge rushers Zahir Mathis and Sidney Stewart combined for 13 sacks last season. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

At 6-3, 255 pounds, Howell was one of several top pass rushers in the draft who was dinged for arm length but is already impressing with varied rushes through the first two weeks. — Pj Green september 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026

Miami doesn’t have Jaelen Phillips and Bradley Chubb, two proven, established pass rushers, to hound the opposition’s quarterback. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rusher

• crusher
• gusher
• usher