cornerman

noun

cor·​ner·​man ˈkȯr-nər-ˌman 

1

: one who plays in or near the corner: such as

a

: cornerback

b

: a basketball forward

2

: a boxer's second

Examples of cornerman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The fight marks Strickland’s first bout since he was suspended from the UFC in July 2025 for attacking another fighter while working as a cornerman during an event. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026

One of Miller’s cornermen seemingly notified him of the situation just as the third round was about to begin, prompting the 318-pounder to stand, shrug to the crowd cartoonishly and peel the toupee off his head. — Matt Moret, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026

The cornermen rush in and carry them to their respective corners. — Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025

Wilson will play Bundini Brown, Ali’s cornerman and sometimes speech writer. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 29 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined at sense 2