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corny obsolete odd outdated outmoded unfashionable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of old of olden days of the old school old old-fangled old-hat old-time olden oldfangled out out of it out of style out-of-date out-of-style outworn passé past primitive rococo superannuated unstylish vintage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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The NFL, however, wasn’t ready to welcome the scandal-plagued passer with open arms.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026

The Chiefs need help in a lot of areas, but getting to passer is vital.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 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

Fellow Jets quarterbacks Mark Sanchez, Geno Smith and Zach Wilson also all finished dead last in passer rating in their first three seasons with the team.

From BBC ● Feb. 9, 2026

The passer in the street may be unaware of the causes of his admiration or sympathy, but the effects upon him have been proved times without number.

From War Posters Issued by Belligerent and Neutral Nations 1914-1919 by Various

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

Quarterbacks are at the top, with 11 passers now having received deals worth more than $50 million a year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 10, 2026

Stafford was regarded as one of the NFL’s top passers but had never won a playoff game.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 12, 2026

An old lady, who has apparently hung all her wardrobe out of window, in petticoats and silk hankerchiefs, is looking out from beneath these banners at the passers in the streets.

From Walks in Rome by Hare, Augustus J. C.