: an offensive back in football who lines up outside the tight end
also
: the position of such a player
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Peter Spalding of the designer furniture sourcing platform Daniel House Club notes that imitations of Chippendale and other legacy-style pieces — think cabinets and wingback chairs, for example — were common in the ‘80s and early ’90s.
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Kim Cook, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2024
The tall frame has a nice touch of luxe to the room, as do the giant wingbacks.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024
Wayfair’s Best Winter Clearance Sale Deals Refresh your bedroom in a snap with this wingback upholstered platform bed that will create an inviting sense of luxury.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024
The Dalton features a tall wingback design with tons of room below deck.
—Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 19 July 2023
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Kim Cook, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2024
The tall frame has a nice touch of luxe to the room, as do the giant wingbacks.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024
Wayfair’s Best Winter Clearance Sale Deals Refresh your bedroom in a snap with this wingback upholstered platform bed that will create an inviting sense of luxury.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024
The Dalton features a tall wingback design with tons of room below deck.
—Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 19 July 2023
See all Example Sentences for wingback
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“Wingback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wingback. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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