Definitions

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corny obsolete odd outdated outmoded unfashionable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of old of olden days of the old school old old-fangled old-hat old-time olden oldfangled out out of it out of style out-of-date out-of-style outworn passé past primitive rococo superannuated unstylish vintage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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And Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton, a smooth mover and passer but maybe not quite intense enough for Tuchel's liking, might just be the most disappointed of all.

From BBC ● May 22, 2026

The current Super Bowl favorites anointed Alabama passer Ty Simpson as their quarterback of the future—even if he’s unlikely to make any difference to their present.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026

Morgan is a terrific passer who can attack downhill.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2026

Tagovailoa, 28, had the best passer rating in the NFL in 2022 and the most passing yards in 2023.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 9, 2026

These fits of sudden inspiration frequently came upon Beethoven when he was in company, and even when he was in the street, where he naturally excited the marked attention of every passer by.

From Life of Beethoven by Anton Schindler

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

By the early 2020s, most Premier League teams had replaced traditional shot-stoppers with impressive passers - with varying degrees of success.

From BBC ● May 22, 2026

The Cardinals and Dolphins will need to figure out who will replace their departed passers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 9, 2026

While it’s normal for many passers to make audible adjustments based on what a coordinator has radioed in from the booth, McDaniels expects a higher degree of analysis.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 4, 2026

“What an exceedingly disagreeable-looking man,” had remarked more than one of the passers by who had noted this expression.

From Fordham's Feud by Bertram Mitford