backfield

/ˌbækˈfild/
IPA guide

Other forms: backfields

Definitions of backfield
  1. noun
    the offensive football players who line up behind the linemen
    see moresee less
    type of:
    formation
    an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘backfield'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family