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corny obsolete odd outdated outmoded unfashionable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of old of olden days of the old school old old-fangled old-hat old-time olden oldfangled out out of it out of style out-of-date out-of-style outworn passé past primitive rococo superannuated unstylish vintage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

At City, Ederson - a player who embodied Guardiola's tactics - was replaced by Gianluigi Donnarumma, who is a less capable passer.

From BBC ● May 22, 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

So instead of handing a lucrative contract to an aging passer who had become disenchanted with the only team he had ever played on, the Seahawks traded him away to the Broncos.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 9, 2026

The spot they selected was a lovely one 'neath a small bush, where they would be completely hid from the view of an idle passer.

From The Nightrider's Feud by Walter C. McConnell

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

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 top 3% of gas passers who enroll in Hall’s study will have an opportunity to have their gut microbiome sequenced, which could help identify which bacteria contribute to intestinal distress.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 20, 2026

It isn't very convenient, as we are just at the head of the big staircase, but I have put a high-backed arm-chair between me and the passers by.

From Letters of a Diplomat's Wife 1883-1900 by Mary King Waddington