presser

[ pres-er ]

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.

Other Words From

• under·presser noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of presser¹

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

Example Sentences

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

From BBC

Since then, Brown's campaign has seized on the ongoing backlash from Moreno's comments, mentioning it in media appearances, hosting events like Friday's presser and running response ads in a bid to show Ohio voters that Moreno is out of touch with their wants before they cast their ballots.

From Salon

In a Philidelphia presser announcing a slate of bipartisan endorsements of Harris overnight, she warned that Trump would plot revenge against his political rivals and asked voters what type of leadership they wanted to see come January 20.

From Salon

The presser, which was interrupted several times by protestors calling for Adams to quit, came just minutes before federal prosecutors laid out their case.

From Salon

And the film cuts to a summer presser where the former president proclaims, “These elections will be fraudulent. They’ll be fixed or rigged.”

From Los Angeles Times