winger

noun

wing·​er ˈwiŋ-ər How to pronounce winger (audio)
: a player (as in soccer or ice hockey) in a wing position

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But by the time the Portuguese winger delivered a cross, Arsenal had six players inside their own penalty area compared to Chelsea’s three and so were able to defuse the attack. Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025 James Rodríguez then slipped in Liverpool forward Luis Díaz, and the winger cut in from the left of the box to slot the ball into the far post and make the game 1-1. Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025 Suddenly, the winger who couldn’t get on the ice in Syracuse was scoring 18, 24, 42 and 34 goals his first four seasons. Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025 The winger received the ball near the sideline before cutting inside, beating his defender and sending a masterful curling shot into the far corner. Ben Church, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for winger

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of winger was in 1896

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

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