cornerback

noun

cor·​ner·​back ˈkȯr-nər-ˌbak How to pronounce cornerback (audio)
: a defensive halfback in football who defends the flank

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On the score, rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane had ideal coverage and the Chiefs brought eight on a blitz. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026 Husted played college football as a cornerback for the University of Dayton. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 26 Oct. 2026 Fifth-year cornerback Jaden Mickey made some big stops, including a pass breakup, while the defensive front produced four sacks for 37 yards and seven tackles for loss. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026 McCutcheon’s son, Daylon, was a cornerback for the Cleveland Browns from 1999 to 2006. — Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cornerback

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First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cornerback was in 1955

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“Cornerback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornerback. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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