winged

adjective

ˈwiŋd How to pronounce winged (audio)
also (except for sense 1a(2))
ˈwiŋ-əd How to pronounce winged (audio)
Synonyms of wingednext
1
a(1)
: having wings
winged seeds
(2)
: having wings of a specified kind
used in combination
strong-winged
b
: using wings in flight
2
a
: soaring with or as if with wings : elevated
b

Examples of winged in a Sentence

birds and other winged creatures
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Time Traveler
The first known use of winged was in the 14th century

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“Winged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winged. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.

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