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presser

American  
[pres-er] / ˈprɛs ər /

noun

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

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


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Etymology

Origin of presser

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

Example Sentences

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Matt Luzzetti, chief U.S. economist at Deutsche Bank, said he doubts Warsh will end the every-meeting presser schedule.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

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

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 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

"Very direct to the goal, very good presser, a physical presence."

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2024

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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