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 the Swedish winger has played for three more teams than Kadri, and his career 517 points are nearly 200 fewer. Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025 Any lingering illusions of a comeback ended five minutes later when Zaha cleverly drew a foul from the lunging Sergio Busquets, and the former Crystal Palace winger, the team’s regular penalty taker, generously handed Toklomati the chance for his hat trick. The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025 Nani was an exciting, skillful winger, and in the early part of his career in England, a one-time housemate of storied compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo. Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025 Fellow additions in the summer transfer window — Greek defensive midfielder Nectarios Triantis and Paraguayan winger Alexis Farina — are progressing in the final stages of their work visas and are likely to join MNUFC soon, Ramsay said. Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 9 Sep. 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 20 Sep. 2025.

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