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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Elite pass rushers rarely end up on the trade market, let alone as a free agent. Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025 Bonitto, who has blossomed into one of the league’s top young pass rushers, is a prime example. Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025 Scourton’s father and stepmother were at EverBank Field on Sunday to support the young pass rusher. Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025 The Raiders’ adjustments yielded several explosive plays and a 77% offensive success rate against extra rushers. Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rusher

Word History

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 14 Sep. 2025.

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