winged

adjective

ˈwiŋd 

also (except for sense 1a(2))

ˈwiŋ-əd 

1

a(1)

: having wings

winged seeds

(2)

: having wings of a specified kind

—used in combination

strong-winged

b

: using wings in flight

2

a

: soaring with or as if with wings : elevated

b

: swift, rapid

Examples of winged in a Sentence

birds and other winged creatures

Recent Examples on the Web

The bugs collected included common flies — and a wide range of other, mostly winged species. —Alana Wise, NPR, 12 Sep. 2025

The ensuing chaos forces Rabia to make a personal sacrifice, ultimately continuing her education elsewhere with guidance from a mystical white winged horse. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025

As the show concluded (after a few changes in between), the star wore this structural, iridescent latex bodysuit and winged jacket by Vex, getting closer to the nakedness of her true self. —EW.com, 31 Aug. 2025

These interplanetary nomads will also bring their winged and finned companions. —Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Phrases Containing winged

• blue-winged teal
• green-winged teal
• net-winged
• red-winged blackbird
• two-winged fly
• winged bean
• winged elm

Rhymes for winged

• ringed
• stringed
• tinged