quarterback
noun
a back in football who usually lines up immediately behind the center and directs the offense of the team.
quarterbacks
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pluralof quarterback.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In all, 3.4% of his throws have ended up in the hands of his opponents—a higher rate than 106 other quarterbacks nationwide.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026
In his first NFL season, only one team carried four quarterbacks: the Patriots, and that fourth quarterback was Mr. Brady.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
So Mestemaker spent his last high-school season playing defensive back, making it his mission to outsmart opposing quarterbacks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
With new Maryland offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Clint Trickett at the helm, the Terrapins’ quarterback has taken a leap in Year 2 running the offense.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
He played tackle on offense and linebacker on defense, and opposing quarterbacks ran from him like scared rabbits.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
