Etymology
Origin of passer
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at pass, -er 1
Example Sentences
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And Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton, a smooth mover and passer but maybe not quite intense enough for Tuchel's liking, might just be the most disappointed of all.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Morgan is a terrific passer who can attack downhill.
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
So instead of handing a lucrative contract to an aging passer who had become disenchanted with the only team he had ever played on, the Seahawks traded him away to the Broncos.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026
The external appearance of the house would hardly attract or reward the attention of the passer by.
From Homes of American Statesmen With Anecdotical, Personal, and Descriptive Sketches by Various
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