name
Meaning 1
A surname.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
presser
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
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noun
Meaning 2
A person, device, or agent that presses or squeezes, as
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- Visiting a traditional vineyard, we watched the grape pressers treading the grapes underfoot.
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noun
Meaning 3
A person, device, or agent that presses or squeezes, as:
A member of a press-gang, who forces (presses) others into service.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- 2012, Sophia Kingshill, The Estate of Jennifer Westwood, The Fabled Coast Overnight, North Shields was cordoned off by soldiers while the pressers descended in force, and left with a haul of more than two hundred and fifty men, including sailors, mechanics, and every kind of labourer.
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noun
Meaning 4
A person, device, or agent that presses or squeezes, as:
A person or device that removes wrinkles, usually from clothing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: clothes press
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noun
Meaning 5
A person, device, or agent that presses or squeezes, as:
Alternative spelling of pressor: synonym of vasopressor.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative
Topics: medicine, sciences
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noun
Meaning 6
A press release.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
Topics: media
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noun
Meaning 7
A press conference or press briefing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
Topics: media
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: newser, pressie
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History
Etymology
Etymology tree English press Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English presser From press (verb) + -er (“agent -er”).
From press (“press release/press conference”) + -er (Variety “-er”).