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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Edge rusher Kylan Guidry, an undrafted free agent out of Western Kentucky, posted the best three-cone time at 6.83. Daniel Popper, New York Times, 10 May 2025 The Giants will obviously be hesitant to remove Carter from the edge rusher position entirely because of his production there in his final college season — his first full year at that spot — and the potential that means for his ability to change games. Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 5 May 2025 New York selected Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter with the third pick. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025 Jackson joins running back Trevor Etienne and edge rusher Princely Umanmielen, who spent time at Florida and are now in Carolina. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 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 16 May. 2025.

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