rusher

noun

rush·​er ˈrə-shər How to pronounce rusher (audio)
: one that rushes
especially : ballcarrier

Examples of rusher in a Sentence

He was the team's leading rusher last year.
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And for much of the season, Washington’s pass rushers and run blockers have posted some of the NFL’s highest success rates. Andrew Greif, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024 Allen went 22 of 37 for a season-high 342 yards and three TDs and, with the Rams jamming top rusher James Cook, scrambled 10 times for 82 yards and three goal-line plunges. Tim Graham, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024 Advertisement Turner, 25, has helped blend the talents and personalities of Rams linemen and pass rushers. Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024 An edge rusher to pair with Montez Sweat comes shortly after that — and this could be an elevated need if the right player is there (and isn’t there at left tackle or defensive tackle). Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 4 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rusher 

Word History

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rusher was in 1618

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“Rusher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rusher. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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