compressor

noun

com·​pres·​sor kəm-ˈpre-sər 

: one that compresses: such as

a

: a muscle that compresses a part

b

: a machine that compresses gases

Examples of compressor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Utilities and developers have announced a wave of new gas power projects, increasing demand for turbines, compressors, and other critical equipment. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 June 2026

That extra coverage window matters most for repairs prone to recurring issues, such as compressor or capacitor replacements. — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 25 June 2026

In contrast, upgrading compressor or steam systems is bread-and-butter work; large manufacturers are far more comfortable with those standard interventions. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 25 June 2026

Replacing a capacitor or thermostat is very different from replacing a compressor or major system component and a large repair bill on an otherwise reliable system may not automatically justify replacement. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 24 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for compressor

• aggressor
• assessor
• confessor
• depressor
• hairdresser
• necessar
• oppressor
• possessor
• processor
• professor
• repressor
• successor

Kids Definition

compressor

noun

com·​pres·​sor kəm-ˈpres-ər 

: a person or machine that compresses

an air compressor

Medical Definition

compressor

noun

com·​pres·​sor -ˈpres-ər 

: one that compresses: as

a

: a muscle that compresses a part

b

: a machine that compresses gases