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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The Springboks didn't really threaten the tryline until the brink of halftime when a couple of offloads by the centers and fullback Aphelele Fassi joining the line allowed right winger Edwill van der Merwe to skirt the defense and score. — ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026 Spurs have also expressed an interest in Eintracht Frankfurt’s Jean-Matteo Bahoya and spoke with the French winger’s representatives before the window began. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026 The Athletic reported Monday that Sporting had come to an agreement with Greek club Olympiacos for Brazilian winger Andre Luiz. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026 Seattle winger Maddie Dahlien sparked both goals down the left flank. — Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2026 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 10 Aug. 2026.

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