cornerback

noun

cor·​ner·​back ˈkȯr-nər-ˌbak 

: a defensive halfback in football who defends the flank

Examples of cornerback in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For most of the game, without cornerbacks Mansoor Delane (shoulder) and L’Jarius Sneed (knee), Kansas City covered Denver’s dynamic receivers well. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026

All of the Dolphins’ starting cornerbacks began the day with bloated passer ratings of 100-plus in their coverage area. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026

The only other defensive players acquired via an in-season trade for two first-round picks are cornerbacks Jalen Ramsey (2019 Los Angeles Rams) and Sauce Gardner (2025 Indianapolis Colts). — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Sumrall, a middle linebacker at Kentucky (2002-04), was flagged for sideline interference after UGA cornerback Demello Jones intercepted an Aaron Philo pass in the second quarter. — Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cornerback

• almanac
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• quarterback
• saddleback