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

Still just 20, Stewart has electric potential and has yet to scratch the surface as a pass rusher. — Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Rarely can a first-time SEC coach retain a 1,170-yard rusher. — Noah White, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026

The Gophers, who had the second-most sacks in the conference last season behind only Indiana, are well-stocked with edge rushers and even deeper behind them at linebacker, starting with fifth-year standout Maverick Baranowski. — CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Seminole gets help from several transfers, including linebacker Jamarion Coleman, from rival Lake Mary, and edge rushers Eddie Bouye, from Lyman, and Ethan Varnadore, from Pine Ridge. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rusher

• crusher
• gusher
• usher