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

There are rumors that some of the bigger names may be able to cut in line or make attractive offers to vinyl pressers to secure space for themselves, potentially crowding out smaller names.

From Vox

Maybe giving up the ruse that rigorous journalism is possible in the scrum of a presser would allow athletes who do want the opportunity to embrace it, as Mike Florio argues for NBC Sports.

From Ozy

Eight of the nine horses entered are classified as either pressers — horses that like to stay a few lengths off the lead — or stalkers, who like to make a late move and pass tired horses.

From Washington Post

In his post-debacle presser, President Obama told the nation “I hear you.”

From The Daily Beast

Instead of taking a victory lap, Obama used his post-shutdown presser to launch a three-pronged attack on House Republicans.

From The Daily Beast

“Those girls went through too much suffering,” added 27-year-old Arleigh Presser.

From The Daily Beast

During a recent presser, Obama admitted to being lonely in the White House now that his daughters are older.

From The Daily Beast

Indeed, throughout the 40-minute presser, Frank seemed almost jolly.

From The Daily Beast

The chain is held taut, and weights applied to the presser on the beam while the latter is rotated.

From Project Gutenberg

Loosen the tension on the presser foot, use fine thread with light tension.

From Project Gutenberg

Stitching can be done more easily on the right of the presser foot with the bulk of the material lying to the left.

From Project Gutenberg

"And I, for my part, don't see what wisdom there is to it," said the presser with a shrug.

From Project Gutenberg

A wine-presser was there who told something about an old woman who had vehemently prayed the prophet to cure her sickness.

From Project Gutenberg