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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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The big news came during Powell’s presser when the central banker said he would remain on the Fed as a governor “for a period of time to be determined.”

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Feb. 4, 2026

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

He also gets high marks for early accountability, witness his postgame presser after the horror of Miami.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2024

His father worked in the garment district in Manhattan as a presser.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell

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