pusher

noun

push·​er ˈpu̇-shər How to pronounce pusher (audio)
Synonyms of pushernext
: one that pushes
especially : one that pushes illegal drugs

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You’re gussied up in a white satin jumpsuit with pedal-pusher legs and dripping in fringe and glitter. — Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Beating at the core of the new models is the automatic Calibre 37-24, which offers up a flyback function that lets the wearer stop, reset, and restart the timepiece with just a press of the pusher. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026 Each rack is made with high-quality acrylic that’s built to last, along with ultra-strong magnets that allow the pushers to snap into place. — Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026 He is limited on passing downs and is more of a slow-burn pocket pusher than a man with a plan. — Tobias Bass, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pusher

Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pusher was in 1591

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“Pusher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pusher. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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pusher

noun
push·​er ˈpu̇sh-ər How to pronounce pusher (audio)
1
: one that pushes
2
: a seller of illegal drugs

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