presser

noun

press·​er ˈpre-sər How to pronounce presser (audio)
1
: one that presses
2

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Kelce opted out of post-game Super Bowl pressers, but Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes spoke confidently about his teammate. Angel Saunders, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025 Then there is the reverse effect – coaches who have great pressers that ultimately flop. Scott Thompson, Fox News, 28 Jan. 2025 Following a 128-115 defeat on Thursday night to the Indiana Pacers (the game wasn't quite that close, and the margin only narrowed after Miami head coach Erik Spoelstra inserted his bench), Butler got shockingly candid about his feelings during a presser. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025 During the postgame presser, the balls from the two now famous hits were sitting on the podium. Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 12 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for presser 

Word History

First Known Use

1503, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of presser was in 1503

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“Presser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/presser. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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