noun
- a defensive player in American football who covers receivers and defends against passing plays, typically positioned near the sidelines
Usage: American football
Examples
- The cornerback intercepted the pass in the end zone.
- He played cornerback for his high school football team.
- The rookie cornerback struggled to cover the experienced wide receiver.
- She was recruited to play cornerback at the university level.
- The cornerback’s speed helped him keep up with the fastest receivers.
- Coach moved him from safety to cornerback this season.