on defense

phrase

sports

: on the part of a team that defends the goal

She began the season on defense, but her coach later put her on offense.

Examples of on defense in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Charlie Garcia, founder of R360, a group for investors with more than $100 million net worth, said members are also bullish on equities with a focus on defense as tension remain between the US and Iran as well as Russia and Ukraine. — Frank Holland, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

The injuries on defense have disrupted their rhythm on that side, as well. — Jeff Howe, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

The Raiders added pieces on defense and get the game at home. — Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

After ranking 28th in the NBA in defensive rating last season, the Kings could be formidable on defense when Simmons shares the floor with the likes of Emanuel Sharp, Keegan Murray, De’Andre Hunter and Dylan Cardwell. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for on defense

• antisense
• commonsense
• effulgence
• frankincense
• ninepence
• nondefense
• recommence
• recompence
• recompense
• cense
• dense
• fence