presser

noun

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

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There was a wonderfully candid moment in the presser that brought economic nerd-dom speculation to an end. Jill Schlesinger, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024 From the sounds of his confidence in the presser and his being able to return to the game on Monday, Mahomes is likely completely fine. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024 The presser also comes after former President Trump secured a second term. The Hill Staff, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024 Postecoglou’s Spurs also transformed from a passive style under Antonio Conte and Jose Mourinho to one of the most intense pressers in the league. Mark Carey, The Athletic, 12 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for presser 

Word History

First Known Use

1503, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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“Presser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/presser. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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