cornerman

noun

cor·​ner·​man ˈkȯr-nər-ˌman How to pronounce cornerman (audio)
1
: one who plays in or near the corner: such as
a
: cornerback
b
: a basketball forward
2
: a boxer's second

Examples of cornerman in a Sentence

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The cornermen rush in and carry them to their respective corners. — Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025 Wilson will play Bundini Brown, Ali’s cornerman and sometimes speech writer. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 29 May 2025 Paul’s cornerman didn’t appear to be touting the Kennedy slogan, instead promoting Nucleus. — Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 16 Nov. 2024 After giving the boxer the idea to train in a chilly meat locker and working as his cornerman, Paulie was a staple of all the movies through Rocky Balboa (2006). — Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 See All Example Sentences for cornerman

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of cornerman was in 1917

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corner lady
cornerman
cornerpiece
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“Cornerman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornerman. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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