running back

noun

: a football back (such as a halfback or fullback) who carries the ball on running plays

Examples of running back in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This story of her emergence as a photographer—as well as a wife, mother, and farmer—always sends me running back to my desk. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 8 July 2026

Yes, free-agent running back Kenneth Walker III should help with a few more explosive plays. — Jesse Newell, New York Times, 7 July 2026

The Jaguars let two impact players walk in free agency in linebacker Devin Lloyd and running back Travis Etienne. — Jim Reineking, USA Today, 6 July 2026

Kotelnicki will need to find a way to feature transfer running back Dylan Edwards and navigate a quarterback battle if the Jayhawks hope to contend for a bowl game again. — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for running back

• almanac
• camelback
• cardiac
• carryback
• cluniac
• diamondback
• lumberjack
• maniac
• paperback
• piggyback
• quarterback
• saddleback