Quarterback (noun)

A player in American football who is positioned behind the center and directs the offensive play of the team.

Origin:

Quarterback originates from american football, where it refers to the player who is positioned behind the center and directs the offensive play of the team.

Examples:

1. The Seattle Seahawks quarterback led the team to a Super Bowl victory.
2. The quarterback is the leader of the team's offense.
3. The quarterback threw the game-winning touchdown pass in the final seconds of the game.
4. The young quarterback has shown great potential in his first season as a starter.
5. The team's starting quarterback has been injured, so they will have to rely on their backup.