power forward

noun

: a basketball forward whose size and strength are used primarily in controlling play near the basket

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Ware could’ve been the Heat’s main center and Bam could’ve adjusted as power forward. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2026 The power forward began his basketball career as a star high school player in Georgia. — Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 There’s been a lot of buzz on Pugachyov, and the Blues are among the top suitors for arguably the premier power forward in the draft. — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 26 June 2026 In last week’s NBA draft, the Warriors added a player who could succeed Green as their top power forward. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for power forward

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First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of power forward was in 1969

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“Power forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/power%20forward. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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