presser

American  

[pres-er] / ˈprɛs ər /

noun

1. a person or thing that presses press or applies pressure.

2. a person whose occupation is pressing pressing press or ironing clothes in a laundry or dry-cleaning establishment.

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Other Word Forms

• underpresser noun

Etymology

Origin of presser

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

Example Sentences

A journalist at the presser began by mentioning the Berlinale’s institutional loyalty “with the people of Iran and Ukraine.”

From Salon

In fact, some of the meeting details were a bit more hawkish than Powell’s post-meeting presser had indicated.

From Barron's

In fact, some of the meeting details were a bit more hawkish than Powell’s post-meeting presser had indicated.

From Barron's

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

From MarketWatch

The new venture will be headed by Adam Presser, who previously worked as TikTok’s head of operations and trust and safety.

From Los Angeles Times