Finesentence logo

Passer: meaning, definitions and examples

⚽️
Add to dictionary

passer

 

[ ˈpæsər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in sports

A simple lateral pass in football, especially in soccer.

Synonyms

assist, lateral pass

Examples of usage

  • He made a quick passer to his teammate.
  • The passer was intercepted by the opponent.
Context #2 | Noun

in technology

A device for scanning or reading data, such as a barcode scanner.

Synonyms

reader, scanner

Examples of usage

  • The cashier used the passer to scan the products.
  • The library implemented a new book passer for quicker checkouts.
Context #3 | Noun

in gardening

A plant that grows quickly and spreads rapidly, often used as ground cover.

Synonyms

ground cover, spreader

Examples of usage

  • The ivy is a popular passer in landscaping.
  • This type of passer is known for its resilience and low maintenance.

Translations

Translations of the word "passer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 passar

🇮🇳 गुज़रना

🇩🇪 vorbeigehen

🇮🇩 melewati

🇺🇦 проходити

🇵🇱 przechodzić

🇯🇵 通る (とおる)

🇫🇷 passer

🇪🇸 pasar

🇹🇷 geçmek

🇰🇷 지나가다

🇸🇦 يمر (yamur)

🇨🇿 projít

🇸🇰 prejsť

🇨🇳 通过 (tōngguò)

🇸🇮 iti mimo

🇮🇸 fara framhjá

🇰🇿 өту

🇬🇪 გავლა (gavla)

🇦🇿 keçmək

🇲🇽 pasar

Word origin

The word 'passer' originated from the Old French word 'passer' which means 'to go by, pass'. Over time, it evolved to refer to various meanings such as passing a ball in sports, scanning data in technology, and rapid growth in plants. The versatility of the word reflects its adaptability and usefulness in different contexts.

See also: bypass, impassable, impasse, overpass, passable, passably, passage, passcode, passé, passenger, passing, passingly, passion, passionately, passive, passkey, underpass, unpassability, unpassable.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,391, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.