Etymology
Origin of passer
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at pass, -er 1
Example Sentences
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Later on in the draft, the Jets can then decide if a passer such as Alabama’s Ty Simpson is worth a look.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 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
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
She came back grinning, ‘Ce sont deux pasteurs anglais, M’sieu, qui viennent de passer le Trift-joch.’
From Fordham's Feud by Mitford, Bertram
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