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

The Eagles’ cornerback depth chart is unsettled after the top three. — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Arnold should add depth to a secondary that lost cornerback Riq Woolen to free agency and has been without second-year safety Nick Emannwori, who had offseason ankle surgery, during training camp. — CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

Willis' best play was a 28-yard connection with rookie Caleb Douglas, who hauled in the pass with one hand over cornerback Antonio Hamilton Sr. — ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026

Jones has had a stellar camp and looked like a starting-caliber outside cornerback. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cornerback

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