: either of two opposing groups within an organization or society : faction
b
: a section of an organized body (such as a legislative chamber) representing a group or faction holding distinct opinions or policies compare left wing, right wing
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a
: a unit of the U.S. Air Force higher than a group and lower than a division
b
: two or more squadrons of naval airplanes
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: a dance step marked by a quick outward and inward rolling glide of one foot
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wings plural: insignia consisting of an outspread pair of stylized bird's wings which are awarded on completion of prescribed training to a qualified pilot, aircrew member, or military balloon pilot
Noun
In the library's north wing, you'll find the current periodicals.
She works in the pediatric wing of the hospital.
The guest room is in the east wing. Verb
The team winged to Moscow for the finals.
She winged the ball over to first base.
The soldier was winged by a stray bullet.
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Noun
The club that helped him soar must spread its wings and rise with him.—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025 Recommended Safety As Trump proves unreliable, Europe rushes to firm up defenses on its own
Should Hamas retain its armed wing, any incoming security force would not have a complete monopoly of arms in the strip, raising critical questions over Gaza security.—Ghada Abdulfattah, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
On Saturday, a Russian Orlan drone winged 80 miles behind the front line in eastern Ukraine and took up station over the Cherkas’ke, in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.—David Axe, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 John Tavares holds that role now, but the coaches could want to shift him to wing down the stretch to alleviate his workload.—Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wing
Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English winge, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Danish & Swedish vinge wing; akin to Sanskrit vāti it blows — more at wind entry 1
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