quar·ter·back
ˈkwȯ(r)-tər-ˌbak 
1
: an offensive back in football who usually lines up behind the center, calls the signals, and directs the offensive play of the team
2
: one who directs and leads
quarterbacked; quarterbacking; quarterbacks
1
: to direct the offensive play of
quarterback a football team
2
: to give executive direction to : boss
quarterbacked the original buying syndicate—
Time
Time
: to play quarterback
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Examples of quarterback in a Sentence
Verb
He quarterbacked his high school team.
She quarterbacked the company's latest ad campaign.
Recent Examples on the WebHannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
The former Carolina Panthers quarterback recently had a baby with comedian Jasmin Brown, who he’s been dating since 2021.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 13 Apr. 2024
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Noun
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback, 28, and his wife Emily have welcomed their first baby together, daughter Kova Jade Mayfield.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
The former Carolina Panthers quarterback recently had a baby with comedian Jasmin Brown, who he’s been dating since 2021.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 13 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for quarterback
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“Quarterback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quarterback. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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