presser

noun

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

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Trump himself was asked at a Sept. 13 presser about his close ties to Loomer. Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 22 Oct. 2024 During the post-fight presser, Dana White discussed the possibility of Chimaev leaping over Sean Strickland to challenge Khamzat Chimaev for the middleweight crown. Brian Mazique, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024 At this afternoon’s presser, the lawyer representing a number of Menendez family members called today’s recommendation a long overdue. Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2024 Truly hilarious two minutes of a presser from USC’s Eric Gentry. Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 8 Sep. 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 16 Nov. 2024.

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