signal-caller

noun

sig·​nal-call·​er ˈsig-nᵊl-ˈkȯ-lər How to pronounce signal-caller (audio)
plural signal-callers
American football
: quarterback
… one of the most-talented quarterbacks in the game, a signal-caller who leads a well-balanced offense …—Mike Freeman

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Daniels should’ve just thrown the ball away, but debate over the final play in overtime has brought up the coaching staff and the team as a whole deserving blame – not just the signal-caller. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026 The Times’ Eric Sondheimer spoke with Dieffenbach ahead of his senior season about his switch to playing quarterback for Agoura, a team that needed a signal-caller and quickly developed a prolific one. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 The beleaguered signal-caller entered Sunday with only one touchdown, six interceptions and seven total turnovers through three games. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 5 Oct. 2026 The signal-caller earned a game ball from head coach Ben Johnson and gave a rousing, emotional speech in the locker room after the game. — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for signal-caller

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of signal-caller was in 1915

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“Signal-caller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/signal-caller. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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