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

Boise State is the heavy favorite with experience and a strong ground game, but a new cast of receivers and cornerbacks must emerge. — Chris Vannini, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

From highlight grabs to consistent strong hands against every cornerback the defense threw at him, Pickens was the big winner of training camp. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026

Vikings rookie cornerback Da'Veawn Armstead had a punch thrown at him by the Ravens' Keyon Martin after the two got tangled up in one-on-one drills. — Ren Clayton, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Wide receiver Rashee Rice and cornerback L’Jarius Sneed took a step forward on Day 6, participating in 7-on-7 drills after being limited to warmups and rehab earlier in camp, Sweeney observed. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cornerback

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