fullback

noun

full·​back ˈfu̇l-ˌbak 

1

: an offensive football back used primarily for line plunges and blocking

2

: a primarily defensive player usually stationed nearest the defended goal (as in soccer or field hockey)

Examples of fullback in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Wright’s absence and the decision not to elevate another running back left the Dolphins with just two tailbacks Sunday — Achane and Gordon, along with fullback DJ Herman. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 27 Sep. 2026

Brotherly love Buccaneers left guard Ben Bredeson played against his younger brother, Vikings rookie fullback Max Bredeson. — CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026

Buccaneers left guard Ben Bredeson played against his younger brother, Vikings rookie fullback Max Bredeson. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

At 6-foot-1 and 220 pounds, Schlosser is a prototypical fullback who powers between the tackles. — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for fullback

• aback
• attack
• backpack
• backtrack
• bareback
• blackjack
• brownback
• buyback
• callback
• cognac
• comeback
• cutback

Kids Definition

fullback

noun

full·​back ˈfu̇l-ˌbak 

1

: a football back who usually lines up between the halfbacks

2

: a mainly defensive player (as in soccer or field hockey) who usually plays near the goal to be defended