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

Aerial footage of the aftermath showed wreckage scattered across the roof, including the plane’s right wing still lodged in the roof, while the fuselage sat crumpled in the backyard. —Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026

The right wing is not as tactical of a fighter as Jeannot. —Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026

In the midst of a change again, Pastrnak stepped on the ice and got the puck with some speed on the right wing. —Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026

The current Israeli government – the most right wing in the country’s history – has legalized dozens of such outposts since Hamas’ attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. —Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026

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