presser

noun

press·​er ˈpre-sər How to pronounce presser (audio)
1
: one that presses
2
: press conference

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Despite this, there is no definitive timetable for his return, and even though coach Drinkwitz has repeatedly said as much, the questions still persist at every one of his weekly pressers. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Coach Prime was coy in his weekly presser about his decision. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 2 Oct. 2026 The presser and the post-meeting statement were both noticeably short, as has been the case under Warsh's leadership. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026 Venice pressers tend to fall on the warm/adulating side but this was clearly a film with plenty of admirers. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for presser

Word History

First Known Use

1503, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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“Presser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/presser. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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