wideout

noun

wide·​out ˈwīd-ˌau̇t How to pronounce wideout (audio)

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Freeman’s pops, Super Bowl XXXI-winning wide receiver Antonio Freeman as a member of the Green Bay Packers, ran out of Seattle 31-10 winners over the Seahawks in 1996 when the wideout hauled in seven receptions and two touchdowns at the old Kingdome, which used to sit where Lumen Field resides now. David Close, CNN Money, 20 June 2026 In theory, with how crowded the wideout room is, GM Dan Morgan could attempt to make one of his annual wide receiver trades that opens up an opportunity for Horn. Mike Kaye june 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026 Harbaugh and McDaniel are hopeful for career years from Quentin Johnston, Ladd McConkey and Tre’ Harris — exactly what the wideouts want to hear. Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026 In the meantime, Beckham provides depth and veteran experience to a position group in which top wideout Malik Nabers is recovering from last September’s multi-ligament knee injury. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for wideout

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wideout was in 1967

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“Wideout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wideout. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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