presser
presser · pressers
A person, device, or agent that presses or squeezes, asA person, device, or agent that presses or squeezes, as
US/pɹˈɛsɚ/
» Ziri asked Rima if he could borrow her garlic presser.
Meaning
5 sensesA person, device, or agent that presses or squeezes, as
Visiting a traditional vineyard, we watched the grape pressers treading the grapes underfoot.
A person, device, or agent that presses or squeezes, as:
A member of a press-gang, who forces (presses) others into service.
A person or device that removes wrinkles, usually from clothing.
(informal)A press release.
(informal)A press conference or press briefing.
Examples
1 sentencesZiri asked Rima if he could borrow her garlic presser.
Origin
From press (“press release/press conference”) + -er (Variety “-er”).From press (“press release/press conference”) + -er (Variety “-er”).
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