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View synonyms for quarterback

quarterback

[ kwawr-ter-bak ]

noun

  1. a back in football who usually lines up immediately behind the center and directs the offense of the team.
  2. the position played by this back.
  3. a person who leads or directs a group or activity.


verb (used with object)

  1. to direct the offense of (a team).
  2. to lead or direct:

    to quarterback a public-relations campaign.

verb (used without object)

  1. to play the position of quarterback.

quarterback

/ ˈkwɔːtəˌbæk /

noun

  1. a player in American or Canadian football, positioned usually behind the centre, who directs attacking play
  2. Monday-morning quarterbacking
    wisdom after the event, esp by spectators
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of quarterback1

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; quarter + back 1
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Example Sentences

When the Rams take on the 49ers on Thursday night, the veteran quarterback will try to set a personal milestone with another error-free game.

On Thursday night against the San Francisco 49ers, the Rams’ quarterback won’t be chasing a record but he could achieve a personal milestone of sorts.

Coaches earmarked Stona as best suited to play tight end, catching passes, although his preferred position and the one he would like to pursue is defensive end, tasked with pressuring the quarterback.

From BBC

The Chargers had 11 quarterback hits and three sacks of Patrick Mahomes in the first half.

“He was supposed to run a corner route, so…” deadpanned the quarterback, knowing Kelce ran nothing of the sort.

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