wideout

noun

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

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Almost a year ago to the day, with concerns over the wideouts and the Bills coming off back-to-back losses, Beane traded for Amari Cooper, and although the five-time Pro Bowl receiver didn’t light up the stat sheet, his presence was credited for opening up the offense. Tim Graham, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025 Before his fifth drop back, Karl put senior wideout Grant English in motion across the formation from left to right. Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025 The former Purdue wideout appeared in 16 games his rookie year, reeling in 24 receptions for 214 yards. Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025 The wideout hauled in arguably the best catch of the game when Tua Tagovailoa tossed a 45-yard bomb his way to put the ball deep into Chargers territory. Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wideout

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

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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 Oct. 2025.

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