Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

blitzer

American  
[blits-er] / ˈblɪts ər /

noun

  1. Football. a player, such as a linebacker or defensive end, who blitzes.


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Sneed’s a good blitzer, and he tends to travel with the opponent’s best receiver, so Kansas City wants him back.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2023

And Cousins learned just how impactful St-Juste’s speed makes him as a blitzer off the edge.

From Washington Post • Nov. 11, 2022

“You’re a cover guy at times, you get to be a blitzer, and you have to be physical enough to set the edge out in space,” DeBoer said.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 26, 2022

He also noted that James can rush the quarterback as a blitzer and affect the game in either zone or man-to-man coverage.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2022

If Warner can become an effective pass rusher, even as an off-ball blitzer, and continue as a coverage linebacker, then the sky is the limit.

From Fox News • Jul. 23, 2021

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "blitzer" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com