tight end

noun

: an offensive football end who lines up close to the tackle and can act as a lineman or receiver

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This came one pick after the crosstown Giants selected another tight end: Derek Brown. Jim Reineking, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025 The tight end is clearly the best prospect at his position, and the Patriots don't have a young, starter-worthy option on the roster. Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025 The former Iowa tight end took a visit to Columbia on Thursday after entering the transfer portal April 7. Quentin Corpuel and Davis Wilson, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025 While the Dallas Cowboys tight end was not visible in the snap, ESPN confirmed that Ferguson was the one holding her hand. Alexandra Hurtado, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tight end

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tight end was in 1962

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“Tight end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tight%20end. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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