cornerback

noun

cor·​ner·​back ˈkȯr-nər-ˌbak 

: a defensive halfback in football who defends the flank

Examples of cornerback in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And on defense, Notre Dame has several starters returning, including preseason All-American Leonard Moore at cornerback plus cornerback Christian Gray, safety Adon Shuler and linebackers Jaylen Sneed and Drayk Bowen. —Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025

Last year, Mahomes, Kelce, Jones, cornerback Trent McDuffie, receiver Rashee Rice and the entire starting offensive line didn’t play in the third contest. —Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2025

The other three-year senior veterans include Ball State quarterback commit Mason Atkins, cornerback Jayden Garcia and offensive linemen Kieran Duncan and Alfonso Aguilar, who also figure to see more time this season on the defensive line. —Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025

In Saturday’s game, cornerback Ethan Bonner left early with a hamstring injury. —David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cornerback

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