Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > L Synonyms of linebacker Find synonyms for: Noun 1. linebacker, line backer, football player, footballer usage: a defensive football player who takes a position close behind the linemen 2. linebacker, line backer, back usage: (American football) the position of a defensive football player who plays close behind the line of scrimmage WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of linebacker (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Jewish Holidays, 2010-2030 (A.M. 5770-5791) Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030 12 Steps to a New Year New Year's Resolution to Slim Down? Martin Luther King Speeches Books of the Bible: Old Testament Books in Order ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: minatory Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language