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 duo avoided placing blame on Herbert’s trend of postseason woes, offensive line construction or Roman, a similar retread of talking points from last year’s post-hoc presser of vague talking points.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026

Paterson hoped that sticky July presser might kick off a race to consolidate the field and unite it behind a single anti-Mamdani candidate.

From Salon • Oct. 30, 2025

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

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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