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Etymology
Origin of passer
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at pass, -er 1
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The current Super Bowl favorites anointed Alabama passer Ty Simpson as their quarterback of the future—even if he’s unlikely to make any difference to their present.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
She’s a good shooter and passer and plays bigger than her size.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2026
Tagovailoa, 28, had the best passer rating in the NFL in 2022 and the most passing yards in 2023.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 9, 2026
Time after time, the star passer dropped back to pass only to be instantly swarmed by Seattle defenders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 9, 2026
Like a careless knight That riding lonely, with averted sight, Has struck a passer unawares, so here Have you struck me amid the branches sere Of this dark forest.
From Songs of Womanhood by Alma-Tadema, Laurence
The many players in close proximity drew in opposition players and when this happened, USA looked to play direct passers for runners in-behind where fewer defenders were.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
By the early 2020s, most Premier League teams had replaced traditional shot-stoppers with impressive passers - with varying degrees of success.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
Quarterbacks are at the top, with 11 passers now having received deals worth more than $50 million a year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 10, 2026
Stafford was regarded as one of the NFL’s top passers but had never won a playoff game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 12, 2026
The flower-seller's voice was peculiarly audible; the passers by were more amused than Bertie was.
From A Hero of Romance by Marsh, Richard
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