power forward
noun
: a basketball forward whose size and strength are used primarily in controlling play near the basket
Examples of power forward in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
But the true power forward is becoming just as hard to find in the modern game, and Belchetz blends huge physical traits with legit offensive ability.
—
Corey Pronman, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Valeri Nichushkin was past center-ice when the puck was poked away from him from behind, handing Vegas possession — a moment of weakness for a power forward whose every move is made with conviction, usually.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 23 May 2026
The workout featured six players: Houston shooting guard Emanuel Sharp, Duke center Maliq Brown, Auburn power forward Keyshawn Hall, Louisville shooting guard Isaac McKneely, Grand Canyon small forward Jaden Henley and Xavier power forward Tre Carroll.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Hannes Steinbach ▪ Position: power forward/center ▪ Team: University of Washington
The skinny: Bringing a big man on board this offseason is a certain priority for the Hornets, and Hannes Steinbach more than held his own during his lone season in college in the Pacific Northwest.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for power forward
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Corey Pronman, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Valeri Nichushkin was past center-ice when the puck was poked away from him from behind, handing Vegas possession — a moment of weakness for a power forward whose every move is made with conviction, usually.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 23 May 2026
The workout featured six players: Houston shooting guard Emanuel Sharp, Duke center Maliq Brown, Auburn power forward Keyshawn Hall, Louisville shooting guard Isaac McKneely, Grand Canyon small forward Jaden Henley and Xavier power forward Tre Carroll.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Hannes Steinbach ▪ Position: power forward/center ▪ Team: University of Washington
The skinny: Bringing a big man on board this offseason is a certain priority for the Hornets, and Hannes Steinbach more than held his own during his lone season in college in the Pacific Northwest.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for power forward
Cite this Entry
“Power forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/power%20forward. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
