signal-caller

noun

sig·​nal-call·​er ˈsig-nᵊl-ˈkȯ-lər 

plural signal-callers

American football

: quarterback

… one of the most-talented quarterbacks in the game, a signal-caller who leads a well-balanced offense …

—Mike Freeman

Examples of signal-caller in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And while quarterback Colton Joseph is not a pocket passer, the former Old Dominion signal-caller threw for only 66 yards and completed just six passes. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

Daniels should’ve just thrown the ball away, but debate over the final play in overtime has brought up the coaching staff and the team as a whole deserving blame – not just the signal-caller. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

The beleaguered signal-caller entered Sunday with only one touchdown, six interceptions and seven total turnovers through three games. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 5 Oct. 2026

The signal-caller earned a game ball from head coach Ben Johnson and gave a rousing, emotional speech in the locker room after the game. — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for signal-caller

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