wingback

noun

wing·​back ˈwiŋ-ˌbak How to pronounce wingback (audio)
: an offensive back in football who lines up outside the tight end
also : the position of such a player

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There are two standout features: Aesthetically, the wingback headboard is very eye-catching, providing a visually interesting form. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2025 Upholstered wingback bed: on sale for $899 Original price: $1,240 Go upscale with your bedroom renovation with this upholstered bed frame featuring a high wingback headboard. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2025 The subtle color shade of the fabric and the wingback design of the headboard fit perfectly with the natural light and the high ceilings to make a relaxing and inviting bedroom. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2025 Bay Isle Home Batchelder Patio Chair Set White wicker is a vintage staple, and the high wingback design, open arm rests, and knobbed feet of this chair set all add to the retro charm. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wingback

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First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wingback was in 1933

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“Wingback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wingback. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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