ballcarrier

noun

ball·​car·​ri·​er ˈbȯl-ˌker-ē-ər How to pronounce ballcarrier (audio)
-ˌka-rē-
: a football player who carries the ball on offense

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As talented a ballcarrier as anybody in this class, Price will get a long look right away for the Super Bowl champs. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026 White was on the field when Hamlin collapsed, chasing the same ballcarrier Hamlin tackled at the exact wrong moment. — Adam Kilgore, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Jan. 2023 Stecker, who had only six rushes for the season coming into the contest, was used as a ballcarrier more than in the previous seven games combined. — Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025 The lone scoring play of the regular scrimmage game on a 38-yard touchdown run by Bryan Hill, who led all ballcarriers with 50 yards on four carries. — Creg Stephenson | [email protected], al, 16 Apr. 2023 See All Example Sentences for ballcarrier

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First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ballcarrier was in 1856

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“Ballcarrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ballcarrier. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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ballcarrier

noun
ball·​car·​ri·​er ˈbȯl-ˌkar-ē-ər How to pronounce ballcarrier (audio)
: a football player who carries the ball on offense
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