cornerback

American  

[kawr-ner-bak] / ˈkɔr nərˌbæk /

noun

Football.

1. one of two defensive backs back positioned in the secondary between the linebackers and safeties, responsible for covering the outside areas near the sidelines against end runs and pass plays.

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cornerback British  

/ ˈkɔːnəˌbæk /

noun

1. American football a defensive back

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Etymology

Origin of cornerback

First recorded in 1965–70; corner + back ¹

Example Sentences

Saints fans angrily recall it for Rams cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman not being called for pass interference in the final two minutes of regulation.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead of gaining a first down, Simpson fumbled on a hit by Hoosiers cornerback D’Angelo Ponds.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s definitely a chip on our shoulder,” Indiana cornerback D’Angelo Ponds said.

From Los Angeles Times

Alabama is planning to put pressure on Mendoza in an effort to force potential turnovers and limit Indiana’s attack, cornerback Zabien Brown said.

From Los Angeles Times

He also joked that the Colts already have a star player who wears jersey No. 1 — cornerback Sauce Gardner — and they knew “I gotta get No. 1.”

From Los Angeles Times