right wing

noun

plural right wings

1

: the segment of a political group that calls for greater adherence to conservatism (see conservatism sense 1b)

the right wing of the Republican Party

2

: political parties and individuals who support or promote political conservatism

sometimes, specifically : such parties and individuals who are deeply opposed to social liberalism

right-wing

ˈrīt-ˈwiŋ 

-ˌwiŋ

adjective

right-wing politics

right-winger

ˈrīt-ˈwiŋ-ər 

ˌrīt-

noun

plural right-wingers

the party's right-wingers

Examples of right wing in a Sentence

His nomination is supported by the party's left wing but opposed by the right wing.

Recent Examples on the Web

Berge carries the ball into the gap that’s been created… … and when Mac Allister tries to defend the ball, plays it to Pereira, who is free to attack the right wing as Sessegnon’s movement drags Andy Robertson infield. —Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025

Newcastle’s desire for more options on the right wing are not a secret. —Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025

Pastrnak took the puck down low on the right wing and sent a havoc-creating puck into the slot. —Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2025

Her removal leaves the field wide-open and will intensify the political jockeying, especially among politicians on the right wing of French politics. —Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for right wing

• bowstring
• coiling
• downswing
• drawstring
• forewing
• hamstring
• lapwing
• mainspring
• offspring
• plaything
• shoestring
• texting