Etymology
Origin of passer
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at pass, -er 1
Example Sentences
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The Chiefs need help in a lot of areas, but getting to passer is vital.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
Tagovailoa, 28, had the best passer rating in the NFL in 2022 and the most passing yards in 2023.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026
Time after time, the star passer dropped back to pass only to be instantly swarmed by Seattle defenders.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026
Fellow Jets quarterbacks Mark Sanchez, Geno Smith and Zach Wilson also all finished dead last in passer rating in their first three seasons with the team.
From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026
He am what you calls de buck passer.
From Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume XVI, Texas Narratives, Part 3 by United States. Work Projects Administration
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