fullback

noun

full·​back ˈfu̇l-ˌbak 

1

: an offensive football back used primarily for line plunges and blocking

2

: a primarily defensive player usually stationed nearest the defended goal (as in soccer or field hockey)

Examples of fullback in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk and Indianapolis Colts offensive lineman Matt Goncalves were also fined for mimicking drinking beer as a celebration this season. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2026

Star San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk appears to have some serious juice with the NFL. — Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026

And that was before fullback Kyle Juszczyk left the 49ers’ 24-14 win over Denver with a knee injury. — Rick Maese, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2026

Wright’s absence and the decision not to elevate another running back left the Dolphins with just two tailbacks Sunday — Achane and Gordon, along with fullback DJ Herman. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 27 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for fullback

• aback
• attack
• backpack
• backtrack
• bareback
• blackjack
• brownback
• buyback
• callback
• cognac
• comeback
• cutback

Kids Definition

fullback

noun

full·​back ˈfu̇l-ˌbak 

1

: a football back who usually lines up between the halfbacks

2

: a mainly defensive player (as in soccer or field hockey) who usually plays near the goal to be defended