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

Junior fullback Jaehlan Joyner punched it in to cap the six-play drive and tie the game. —Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 16 Nov. 2025

The teams were facing off in the quarterfinal round of the Kansas state high school football championships, and according to KSHB 41 reporter Matt Foster, Kelce was attending the game in support of his former teammate and Chiefs fullback Anthony Sherman. —Amy McCarthy, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025

The Seahawks deployed 22 personnel (two backs, two tight ends) with fullback Robbie Ouzts on the field and Darnold under center. —Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025

Don’t be surprised if the Patriots keep tight ends Hunter Henry and Austin Hooper and fullback Jack Westover in to help out the line and backs. —Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025

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