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

One drill later, in 7-on-7, Mahomes fired a back-shoulder throw to Allen with second-year cornerback Nohl Williams in coverage. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026

Tailback Donovan Edwards had a rushing touchdown on a play where Tahj Washington sealed a block off a blitzing cornerback. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

There were one-on-one periods between the receivers and cornerbacks, a brief skirmish and extensive team periods. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 31 July 2026

Along with Evans, cornerback Robert Rochell (undisclosed) was a new absence. — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cornerback

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