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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The Lions have acquired standout edge rusher Za'Darius Smith for draft compensation. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 Will the Detroit Lions make a move for a pass rusher? Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024 The Pittsburgh Steelers are acquiring standout pass rusher Preston Smith from the Green Bay Packers before the deadline, per multiple reports. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 Denver’s third-year edge rusher did some good things. Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 4 Nov. 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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