: a player (as in soccer or ice hockey) in a wing position
Examples of winger in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebThe two Miami goals came from winger Robert Taylor, who replaced Messi in the starting lineup, and center forward Leo Campana, who replaced Suarez.—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 26 May 2024 Aside from Pulido, four Sporting KC players earn at least $1 million annually: winger Daniel Salloi, forward and captain Johnny Russell and midfielders Erik Thommy and Nemanja Radoja.—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 17 May 2024 Nichushkin, Colorado’s mercurial winger, was suspended by the NHL for six months for violating Stage 2 of the Player Assistance Program before Game 4 at Ball Arena.—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 14 May 2024 He was selected behind three-time Stanley Cup champion Sidney Crosby, though Ryan turned into a top-six winger and Carlsson’s future at center appeared even brighter than that in his first NHL season.—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 6 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for winger
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