wide receiver

noun

: a football receiver who normally lines up several yards to the side of the offensive formation

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Denver’s second-year wide receiver has averaged 62.3 yards in the last three games. —

Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 27 Dec. 2024 The Cyclones on offense feature a one-two punch at wide receiver in Jayden Higgins, from Miami Westminster Christian, and Jaylin Noel. —

Jordan McPherson, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024 Rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy caught a 7-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Patrick Mahomes, and the Chiefs went up 6-0. —

Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 25 Dec. 2024 In the meantime, the Steelers are likely to be without cornerback Joey Porter Jr. and wide receiver Ben Skowronek after losing both of them in Sunday's loss to the Baltimore Ravens. —

Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wide receiver

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wide receiver was in 1960

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“Wide receiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wide%20receiver. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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