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

Vorkink said five-star freshman small forward Bruce Branch and star quarterback Bear Bachmeier could have left for more money but chose to stay. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026

But could the Heat have potentially more than that - an eventual potential starter at shooting guard or small forward? — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 Nov. 2026

Both awards go to the top small forward in college basketball at the end of the season. — Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026

Alex Condon provided the final points on a putback, giving the senior power forward 15 points — one more than small forward Thomas Haugh, a preseason first-team All-American. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for small forward

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