fullback

noun

full·​back ˈfu̇l-ˌbak 

1

: an offensive football back used primarily for line plunges and blocking

2

: a primarily defensive player usually stationed nearest the defended goal (as in soccer or field hockey)

Examples of fullback in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Scott Matlock, an Idaho native and current fullback for the Los Angeles Chargers, entered Idaho’s foster care system at 13 after the deaths of both of his parents. —Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025

Ioane played every position on offense except quarterback, running back and wide receiver as a sophomore, including all five spots on the offensive line, fullback and 14 snaps at tight end. —Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2025

Injury update On the injury front, McDaniel said fullback Alec Ingold -- who left Sunday’s game with a stinger - is day to day. —Barry Jackson updated December 1, Miami Herald, 1 Dec. 2025

Juszczyk is the 10th highest vote-getter overall and the leader among fullbacks with 22,982 votes. —Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 1 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for fullback

• aback
• anzac
• attack
• backpack
• backtrack
• bareback
• blackjack
• brownback
• buyback
• callback
• cognac
• comeback

Kids Definition

fullback

noun

full·​back ˈfu̇l-ˌbak 

1

: a football back who usually lines up between the halfbacks

2

: a mainly defensive player (as in soccer or field hockey) who usually plays near the goal to be defended