dasher

American  

[dash-er] / ˈdæʃ ər /

noun

1. a person or thing that dashes.

2. a kind of plunger with paddles at one end, for stirring and mixing liquids or semisolids in a churn, ice-cream freezer, or the like.

3. a person of dashing appearance or manner.

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dasher British  

/ ˈdæʃə /

noun

1. one that dashes

2. the ledge along the top of the boards of an ice hockey rink

3. the plunger in a churn, often with paddles attached

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Etymology

Origin of dasher

First recorded in 1780–90; dash ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

A few days before Christmas, Dasher is soaring alone through skies illuminated by the northern lights when, upon landing, she meets a polar bear.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

But to understand why the strategy is to get to wholesale human replacement instead of merely supplementing Dasher labor, look to the other realm where DoorDash has been speaking with its profits.

From Slate • Oct. 22, 2025

Newsweek reported that the Dasher has since been banned while the incident is being investigated.

From Salon • Jul. 25, 2025

“We believe the future of delivery will be multi-modal, and we’re thrilled to partner with Coco to expand sidewalk robot deliveries that complement the Dasher network.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2025

But you don’t beat Crasher the Dasher with a great start.

From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli