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presser

American  
[pres-er] / ˈprɛs ər /

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 Word Forms

  • underpresser noun

Etymology

Origin of presser

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

Example Sentences

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In fact, some of the meeting details were a bit more hawkish than Powell’s post-meeting presser had indicated.

From Barron's

In fact, some of the meeting details were a bit more hawkish than Powell’s post-meeting presser had indicated.

From Barron's

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

From MarketWatch

The new venture will be headed by Adam Presser, who previously worked as TikTok’s head of operations and trust and safety.

From Los Angeles Times

Adam Presser will lead the U.S. offshoot as CEO.

From Salon