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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Brighton hope South Korean winger Yun Do-young can become their next Asian star, but that is some way off. Andy Naylor, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025 Even throw new Rapids winger Ted Ku-DiPietro, who made his debut after subbing into the match in the 84th minute, into that mix. Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025 Their first shot on goal came from winger Delphine Cascarino, who took a shot from outside the box that Lorena had to make a great save to keep out of the back of the net. Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025 When the Panthers acquired Tarasenko at the trade deadline last year, the veteran winger bounced around the lineup early before eventually sticking on the third line with Luostarinen and Lundell. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 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 22 Apr. 2025.

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