Sports & Leisure

Quarterback

ˈkwɔːrtərbæk

noun

What does Quarterback mean?

The football player who leads the offense.

Example sentence

"The quarterback threw a 40-yard pass."

American usage tip

'Monday morning quarterback' = someone who criticizes after the fact.

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