Synonyms of tailback

tailback

noun

ˈtāl-ˌbak 

British

as in jam

a crowded mass (as of cars) that impedes or blocks movement

stuck in a five-mile tailback on the southbound carriageway

Synonyms & Similar Words

• jam
• congestion
• bottleneck
• snarl
• backup
• jam-up
• logjam
• traffic
• tangle
• gridlock
• delay
• lock
• tie-up
• stoppage
• slowdown
• crawl

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tailback

But in many of those situations Achane was sharing the backfield with another tailback [mostly Raheem Mostert] or two, and was still involved in the passing game, catching passes out the backfield. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

And yes, the running game eventually broke through — courtesy of fifth-year tailback Wayne Knight and his trio of touchdowns. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

The junior tailback had only four touches in Georgia’s opener — and scored touchdowns on three of them. — The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

The 5-10, 211-pound tailback played in five games last season but didn’t play an offensive snap, logging 22 special teams snaps in those appearances. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026