fullback

noun

full·​back ˈfu̇l-ˌbak 

1

: an offensive football back used primarily for line plunges and blocking

2

: a primarily defensive player usually stationed nearest the defended goal (as in soccer or field hockey)

Examples of fullback in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite not being officially added to the LAFC roster until the secondary transfer window opens on July 13, the fullback made his initial appearance on Sunday. — Josh Gross, Daily News, 6 July 2026

Rowe made a telling line break from fullback and after a quick recycle Shoeman was on hand to take the ball at pace and crash over. — ABC News, 4 July 2026

The piece was designed by fellow WAG Kristin Jusczyk, who is married to San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle. — Alicia Brunker, InStyle, 3 July 2026

Kyle and Kristin Juszczyk San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk and his wife, Kristin, have spoken about the upcoming wedding. — Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for fullback

• aback
• attack
• backpack
• backtrack
• bareback
• blackjack
• brownback
• buyback
• callback
• cognac
• comeback
• cutback

Kids Definition

fullback

noun

full·​back ˈfu̇l-ˌbak 

1

: a football back who usually lines up between the halfbacks

2

: a mainly defensive player (as in soccer or field hockey) who usually plays near the goal to be defended