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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Corey Perry, winger, A- Joel Armia, forward, B Perry has delivered the doggedness the Kings came to expect from him as a longtime rival, along with his best per-game scoring rate since 2018. Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026 Santa Margarita claimed the Trinity League despite starting only one senior in winger Jastel David, a Utah commit. Dan Albano, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026 Boston winger Michael Eyssimlont had a clear path to the goal when Brad Marchand and Uvis Balinskis collided on defense, and the Bruins forward buried his chance. Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026 Gusto runs off the back of West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville, and his header across goal is nearly finished by Delap, who heads onto the bar. Mark Carey, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026 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 15 Feb. 2026.

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