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)
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Walk-on Riley Nowakowski, who had been working at fullback, now appears to be with the tight ends. 
Jeff Potrykus, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2022 The most recent was Nick Bawden, who became a standout at fullback. San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2022 Houston was thinking maybe there’s some options for me here at fullback. Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Jan. 2022 Shiloh Christian coach Jeff Conaway said Odom will also play on the line and at fullback in the fall. Richard Davenport, Arkansas Online, 18 Jan. 2022 The Bengals had stalwarts such as Boomer Esiason, Eddie Brown, Tim McGee, Rodney Holman, Bruce Kozerski and Joe Walter starting on offense, with Ickey Woods at fullback and an ailing James Brooks playing running back. Kyle Brown, The Enquirer, 12 Jan. 2022 The injuries to Campbell, the team’s top interior defensive linemen, and Ricard, a Pro Bowl candidate at fullback, were not evident during the team’s 16-13 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Jonas Shaffer, baltimoresun.com, 24 Nov. 2021 The ground will shake when play-caller Greg Roman orders a sweep behind 311-pound fullback Patrick Ricard; third tackle Daniel Faalele, a 6-8, 384-pound rookie; two tight ends and All-Pro tackle Ronnie Stanley. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2022 Rookie Zander Horvath appears to have won the job at fullback over incumbent Gabe Nabers. Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2022 See More
Jeff Potrykus, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2022 The most recent was Nick Bawden, who became a standout at fullback. San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2022 Houston was thinking maybe there’s some options for me here at fullback. Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Jan. 2022 Shiloh Christian coach Jeff Conaway said Odom will also play on the line and at fullback in the fall. Richard Davenport, Arkansas Online, 18 Jan. 2022 The Bengals had stalwarts such as Boomer Esiason, Eddie Brown, Tim McGee, Rodney Holman, Bruce Kozerski and Joe Walter starting on offense, with Ickey Woods at fullback and an ailing James Brooks playing running back. Kyle Brown, The Enquirer, 12 Jan. 2022 The injuries to Campbell, the team’s top interior defensive linemen, and Ricard, a Pro Bowl candidate at fullback, were not evident during the team’s 16-13 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Jonas Shaffer, baltimoresun.com, 24 Nov. 2021 The ground will shake when play-caller Greg Roman orders a sweep behind 311-pound fullback Patrick Ricard; third tackle Daniel Faalele, a 6-8, 384-pound rookie; two tight ends and All-Pro tackle Ronnie Stanley. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2022 Rookie Zander Horvath appears to have won the job at fullback over incumbent Gabe Nabers. Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1875, in the meaning defined at sense 2
Kids Definition
fullback
noun
full·back ˈfu̇l-ˌbak
1
: a football player who runs with the ball and blocks
2
: a player in games like soccer and field hockey who is usually positioned near the goal