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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In late 2018, the edge rusher medically retired from the University of California, Los Angeles Bruins, citing a plethora of concussions and other injuries. C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 11 June 2025 With Natalie as the edge rusher, Bolles refined his footwork and hand placement in the living room and front yard. Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 June 2025 White often manned one edge opposite Harold Landry, who praised the third-year rusher during a post-practice press conference. Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 June 2025 Dean Miller, Kansas Breakdown: The Jayhawks have quietly produced a number of quality defenders in the Big 12 the last few seasons with Miller emerging as one of the conference’s best pass rushers. Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 June 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 19 Jun. 2025.

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