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

While the defense got a major face-lift this offseason, the cornerback position still has a lot of burning questions. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026

After being exposed at cornerback in 2024, Miami promptly signed four in the portal. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

Secondary as primary strength The Rams upgraded their most obvious weakness by trading for All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie and signing cornerback Jaylen Watson. — Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

The Rams overhauled their cornerback room with the additions of McDuffie and Jaylen Watson. — Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 23 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cornerback

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