signal-caller

noun

sig·​nal-call·​er ˈsig-nᵊl-ˈkȯ-lər 

plural signal-callers

American football

: quarterback

… one of the most-talented quarterbacks in the game, a signal-caller who leads a well-balanced offense …

—Mike Freeman

Examples of signal-caller in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The signal-caller earned a game ball from head coach Ben Johnson and gave a rousing, emotional speech in the locker room after the game. — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026

The Lions’ resurgence has been powered in large part by the play of senior quarterback Nick Kongolo, a 6-foot-4, 180-pound dual-threat signal-caller who accounted for six touchdowns during the team’s district-opening win over Elsik. — Jon Poorman, Houston Chronicle, 28 Sep. 2026

While Washington tied for third in the conference last season in interceptions with nine, the signal-caller set school records for freshman completions and passing yards, throwing for 2,963 yards and 17 touchdowns. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

The immediate reaction among Bears faithful was concern that their signal-caller would be out of the lineup for a lengthy period of time. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for signal-caller

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