small forward

noun

: a basketball forward who is usually smaller than a power forward and whose play is characterized by quickness and scoring ability

Examples of small forward in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The 6-5 Konchar, who can play shooting guard and small forward, frequently dives to the floor for loose balls, and is willing to accept a role as a utility player. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

White, a 6-7, 195-pound senior guard/small forward from Las Vegas, attends Bella Vista Prep in Scottsdale, Arizona. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2026

Power forward will be between Princeton transfer Caden Pierce, who Painter called his best rebounder, and Benter, who can play as a stretch 4 or small forward. — Cj Moore, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Strus and Dean Wade were the primary starters at small forward last season. — Joe Reedy, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for small forward

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