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 additions of All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie, record-setting edge rusher Myles Garrett and cornerback Jaylen Watson were supposed to supercharge the Rams’ defense. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Rookie second-round cornerback D’Angelo Ponds (calf) is doubtful for Sunday’s game at Tennessee. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026

Cleveland’s Denzel Ward, a five-time Pro Bowl selection, is one of the best cornerbacks in the league. — Mark Long, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026

Miami moved safety Bryce Fitzgerald to outside cornerback and inserted freshman JJ Dunnigan into the starting lineup for his first career start. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cornerback

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