1. a person or team that makes a comeback; one who returns to success or prominence after a period of decline or absence
Usage: informal; commonly used in sports and entertainment contexts
2. in baseball, a batted ball that is hit back toward the pitcher
Usage: sports; technical

Examples

• The boxer proved to be a true comebacker, winning the championship after a three-year absence.
• After being cut from the team, she became a comebacker with an impressive performance in the playoffs.
• The aging actor's latest film showed he was still a comebacker in Hollywood.
• The pitcher was hit by a dangerous comebacker but managed to stay in the game.
• The team's comebacker victory in the fourth quarter thrilled the home crowd.
• He's known as a comebacker—every time people count him out, he bounces back stronger.