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

Seahawks fullback Robbie Ouzts, who was limited in practice this week with a neck injury, was listed as questionable for Sunday’s game. —Amos Morale Iii, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026

On the Seahawks’ side, fullback Robbie Ouzts is questionable with a neck injury. —Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026

Atlanta United acquired left fullback Elías Báez on Tuesday as an Under-22 Initiative signing, continuing the team’s new approach to using the roster mechanism. —Doug Roberson, AJC.com, 3 Feb. 2026

Facundo Mura, a new Argentine fullback who typically plays on the right side, stepped in for Reguilon against Alianza. —Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for fullback

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

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