presser

noun

press·​er ˈpre-sər How to pronounce presser (audio)
1
: one that presses
2

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Rankin reveals that, in his own pregame presser, Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch didn't seem to be taking the Suns for granted at all ahead of their Friday clash. Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025 During Tuesday's pre-tournament presser, Morikawa addressed the no-show on Sunday in greater detail. Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025 Over the past several months, Musk has brought his son Lil X along on various public appearances, including to a live presser in the Oval Office alongside Donald Trump on February 11. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 21 Feb. 2025 Per Warriors broadcaster Tim Roye, head coach Steve Kerr revealed in his pregame presser that Curry has been ruled out for the bout, after all. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for presser

Word History

First Known Use

1503, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of presser was in 1503

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“Presser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/presser. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

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