Passer

/ˈpæs.ər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who passes, especially in the context of a specific action (e.g., in sports, a person who throws the ball to another player).

The quarterback was an exceptional passer, leading the team to numerous victories.

A person who passes through a place or a point.

The park was filled with walkers and casual passers enjoying the sunny day.

A person who passes an examination or is accepted in a certain context.

Only a few students were confirmed passers of the difficult entrance exam.

From the verb 'pass' + the suffix '-er' indicating someone who performs the action.

passerby

A person who happens to be going past a place.

class passer

A person who passes the class or subject.

good passer

An individual skilled at making accurate passes, especially in sports.

pass

To move or cause to move in a specified direction.

passive

Accepting or allowing what happens without active response or resistance.

passing

The act of moving past or through.

A person who doesn't engage deeply but moves through life.

He's more of a passer than a participant in this project.

In sports, a term for someone who casually throws passes.

Don't be a passer; go for the touchdown!