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

In my opinion, Giannis is one of the top five players in the league and Bobby is one of the best power forwards. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026

While Luke Kennard signed a two-year contract with Phoenix, the Lakers reloaded with guards Quentin Grimes and Collin Sexton and versatile power forward Sandro Mamukelashvili. — Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

The Warriors’ first round pick is listed at 6-foot-9 and 241 pounds, which are the dimensions of a traditional power forward or center. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 3 July 2026

There aren’t enough minutes to go around to all of the power forwards and centers on their roster. — Christian Clark, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for power forward

• carryforward
• equatorward
• henceforward
• straightforward
• thenceforward
• shoreward