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 Dons scored three of their four touchdowns on the ground and were close to finishing three 100-yard rushers. Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025 Parsons has been one of the better edge rushers in the league, posting double-digit sacks in each of his first four seasons in the NFL. James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025 Kansas City tackles Josh Simmons and Jawaan Taylor will be up for a challenge, as New York currently has three pass rushers — Abdul Carter, Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux — with at least seven pressures. Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025 The star pass-rusher immediately came out of the game as the quarter came to a close. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 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 21 Sep. 2025.

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