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QUARTERBACK Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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quarterback

[ kwawr-ter-bak ]

noun

  1. a back in football who usually lines up immediately behind the center and directs the offense of the team.
  2. the position played by this back.
  3. a person who leads or directs a group or activity.


verb (used with object)

  1. to direct the offense of (a team).
  2. to lead or direct:

    to quarterback a public-relations campaign.

verb (used without object)

  1. to play the position of quarterback.

quarterback

/ ˈkwɔːtəˌbæk /

noun

  1. a player in American or Canadian football, positioned usually behind the centre, who directs attacking play
  2. Monday-morning quarterbacking
    wisdom after the event, esp by spectators
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of quarterback1

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; quarter + back 1
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Example Sentences

They have fired their coach and general manager, and seem to have handed the decision-making to quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who went for it on fourth down five times against the Rams.

Kyren Williams rushed for 122 yards, Kam Curl forced a fumble and the Rams defense kept Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers mostly at bay as the Rams extended their winning streak to four games.

He was a run stopper and a quarterback chaser.

With legendary Packers quarterback Bart Starr serving as his holder, Hornung made the first fair-catch kick in more than 30 years ... barely.

The quarterback shook off an uncharacteristic interception in the second quarter Thursday to propel the Chargers to a 34-27 win that has the team on the brink of its first playoff appearance since 2022.

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