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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Other Word Forms

• underpresser
  noun

Etymology

Origin of presser

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

Example Sentences

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

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

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

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

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

From "Fannie Never Flinched" by Mary Cronk Farrell