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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Existing global ambassador Leah Williamson will be joined by two-time Ballon D’Or Féminin winner Alexia Putellas, England’s Lauren James, Norwegian winger Caroline Graham Hansen and Farah Jefry, a player shaping the development of women’s football in Saudi Arabia. Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 2 May 2025 The 6-foot winger closed hard, knocking a surprised Harley to the ice. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2025 After both teams missed numerous chances in the second period, winger Nick Paul gave Tampa Bay its first lead in the series with a goal that went under Bobrovsky’s left leg 13:17 into the second period. Adam Lichtenstein, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025 The atmosphere, said winger Evander Kane, who scored the goal that started the final rally, played a big part. Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for winger

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 12 May. 2025.

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