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 star pass rusher inked a six-year, $120 million deal during the 2022 offseason. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025 Finding an edge rusher in the second round might be the most productive move. Steve Silverman, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025 Yes, the perception of reaching will be apparent if the Panthers take an edge rusher who isn’t valued that high by the public consensus. Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2025 Stewart stands 6-foot-1, and doesn’t project as a typical starting edge rusher. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2025 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 Apr. 2025.

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