passer

[pas-er, pah-ser] / ˈpæs ər, ˈpɑ sər /

ADJECTIVE

old-fashioned

Synonyms

STRONGEST

corny obsolete odd outdated outmoded unfashionable

WEAK

ancient antiquated antique archaic behind the times bygone dated dead demoded disapproved dowdy démodé extinct fusty grown old moldy musty neglected not current not modern not with it obsolescent of old of olden days of the old school old old-fangled old-hat old-time olden oldfangled out out of it out of style out-of-date out-of-style outworn passé past primitive rococo superannuated unstylish vintage

Antonyms

STRONGEST

current modern new up-to-date

Example Sentences

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passer passers

Trevor Lawrence, meanwhile, is coming off a near-perfect passer rating against the Colts.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

It can’t be because he’s not a pocket passer, checked out of plays, or stoic and cryptic.

From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2026

His two touchdowns per game are 32nd, and his passer rating is 64th.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026

"Kane also demonstrates qualities as a passer, dribbler, and tackler. He is simultaneously a goalscorer, playmaker, box-to-box player, and tackler."

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

Moved by contemptuous curiosity, the two officers examined the miller’s laisser passer by the light of an electric torch.

From The Day of Wrath A Story of 1914 by Louis Tracy

Georgia, a perennial top-10 program and national championship contender, typically recruits passers of Matthew Stafford-level pedigree.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026

Still, Monken has done his best to strike a positive tone—even after his passers combined for three turnovers in a 34-10 preseason loss to the Bears.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

It’s Mayfield’s belief that he should be part of the club of passers earning at that level, but he doesn’t plan to resolve the impasse anytime soon.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

The many players in close proximity drew in opposition players and when this happened, USA looked to play direct passers for runners in-behind where fewer defenders were.

From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026

His thoughts far away and sombrely engaged, the young man watched the stream of passers, as it trickled across the distant opening.

From The Great House by Stanley John Weyman

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