wide receiver

noun

: a football receiver who normally lines up several yards to the side of the offensive formation

Examples of wide receiver in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite that, Coker looked like the second-best wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers last year. — Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

The narrative surrounding the Miami Dolphins wide receiver room has been the same since the start of the offseason programs. — Miami Herald, 5 July 2026

After two standout seasons as a wide receiver at USC, Williams decided to turn pro early after Clarett’s initial legal victory. — Matt Baker, New York Times, 1 July 2026

Irwin, who is the sister of former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Trent Irwin, recorded 94 flag pulls and 15 interceptions as a safety. — Dan Albano, Oc Register, 26 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for wide receiver

• achiever
• believer
• deceiver
• perceiver
• reliever
• retriever
• transceiver
• cleaver
• fever
• leaver
• weaver
• unbeliever