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
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The method uses plastic pipes and an air compressor, items that easily can be found in most areas.
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Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Natural gas is not green or clean, and natural gas pipelines and compressor stations are definitely not green or clean.
—Christine Feely, Hartford Courant, 23 July 2025
Attach your hose to the exhaust port, insert the nozzle into your inflatable, and power on your machine for an easy blow-up—no air compressor required.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 July 2025
Original price: $499 This air-conditioning unit cools medium- and large-sized rooms faster (and with 25% less energy) than classic air conditioners thanks to a compressor that provides efficient cooling.
—Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn
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Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Natural gas is not green or clean, and natural gas pipelines and compressor stations are definitely not green or clean.
—Christine Feely, Hartford Courant, 23 July 2025
Attach your hose to the exhaust port, insert the nozzle into your inflatable, and power on your machine for an easy blow-up—no air compressor required.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 July 2025
Original price: $499 This air-conditioning unit cools medium- and large-sized rooms faster (and with 25% less energy) than classic air conditioners thanks to a compressor that provides efficient cooling.
—Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 June 2025
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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
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