presser

American

[pres-er] / ˈprɛs ər /

noun

a person or thing that presses or applies pressure.
a person whose occupation is pressing or ironing clothes in a laundry or dry-cleaning establishment.

Other Word Forms

underpresser noun

Etymology

Origin of presser

First recorded in 1535–45; press ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

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I saw the pain in Josh’s face at his presser, and I felt his pain.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 4, 2026

The bankruptcies of First Brands and Tricolor are sure to elicit questions at Powell’s presser about emerging cracks in credit.

From Barron's • Oct. 24, 2025

He is shouting over the hum of the pill presser, a machine that resembles a Dalek, which pops out dozens of small, white magnesium tablets a second.

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2025

And for the record, his consistently ripped players play hard for him and publicly support him, including showing up at Sunday’s postgame presser wearing T-shirts adorned with his image in celebration of his 500th win.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2025

Coughing from the sweatshop’s foul air, Fannie dropped the presser foot onto a new seam.

From "Fannie Never Flinched" by Mary Cronk Farrell

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