running back

noun

: a football back (such as a halfback or fullback) who carries the ball on running plays

Examples of running back in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Kelce entered the game with 6,221 yards after the catch, which was second all-time behind former Rams and Colts running back Marshall Faulk. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026

Thanks to running back Jaxsen Stokes, Sierra Canyon won 28-10. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

But Lloyd also was all over the field tackling Atlanta running back Bijan Robinson, who is one of the NFL’s 3-4 best at the position. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026

One of the players, 18-year-old freshman running back Marvins Antoine died. — Louisa Moller, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for running back

• almanac
• camelback
• cardiac
• carryback
• cluniac
• diamondback
• lumberjack
• maniac
• paperback
• piggyback
• quarterback
• saddleback