signal-caller

noun

sig·​nal-call·​er ˈsig-nᵊl-ˈkȯ-lər 

plural signal-callers

American football

: quarterback

… one of the most-talented quarterbacks in the game, a signal-caller who leads a well-balanced offense …

—Mike Freeman

Examples of signal-caller in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Jayden Daniels was limited to just seven starts while battling persistent injuries, missing 10 full games and forcing Washington to lean heavily on backup signal-callers. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

That meant the rookie out of Kansas would start the season as backup the signal-caller to ninth-year NFL veteran Baker Mayfield. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

Drew This gender-neutral name is inspired by former Saints quarterback Drew Brees, considered one of the best signal-callers of the modern era. — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026

The 6-foot-5, 235-pound signal-caller has played in seven regular-season games and has yet to notch a start, according to Pro Football Reference. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for signal-caller

• eurodollar
• caller
• choler
• collar
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• dollar
• faller
• haller
• hauler
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• scholar
• smaller