passer

[pas-er, pah-ser]

noun

1. a person or thing that passes pass or causes something to pass.

2. a passerby.

Word History and Origins

Origin of passer¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; pass, -er ¹

Example Sentences

At the same time, Darnold has emerged as both a dark horse to be this season’s MVP and an incredible bargain: His $33.5 million a year contract is far cheaper than the game’s highest-paid passers.

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In the first half, which limped to a 3-3 score, the two star passers found the end zone exactly zero times.

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Jones regressed and got benched—raising concerns that Belichick had mismanaged the young passer’s development.

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Now at Indiana, Mendoza has blossomed into the most efficient passer in major college football.

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Sunday’s game will be a test of that, because even though the Washington Commanders aren’t quite as imposing along the defensive line, they can still rush the passer.

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