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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However, Skinner was the only free-agent left winger not retained. Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025 The same day, Colombian winger Luis Díaz, who plays on the same flank as Ngumoha, officially joined Bayern Munich, closing a successful three-and-a-half-year spell at Anfield. Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025 Tkachuk’s second cup day Star Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk got married to his longtime partner Ellie on July 19 and then celebrated his second day with the Cup two days later in St. Louis. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 July 2025 That was despite a 53rd-minute goal by star English winger Bukayo Saka. Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 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 5 Aug. 2025.

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