Second-stringer (Noun)
Meaning
An athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The team's second-stringer was brought in to play quarterback after the starter was injured in the third quarter.
- Despite being a second-stringer, the backup point guard had a impressive performance and helped her team win the game.
- As a second-stringer, he had limited playing time, but he made the most of his opportunities and earned a starting spot the following season.
- The second-stringer filled in admirably for the injured running back, rushing for over 100 yards in the game.
- Being a second-stringer was not easy, but she kept practicing and eventually became a key player on the team.