right wing

noun

plural right wings

1

: the segment of a political group that calls for greater adherence to conservatism (see conservatism sense 1b)

the right wing of the Republican Party

2

: political parties and individuals who support or promote political conservatism

sometimes, specifically : such parties and individuals who are deeply opposed to social liberalism

right-wing

ˈrīt-ˈwiŋ 

-ˌwiŋ

adjective

right-wing politics

right-winger

ˈrīt-ˈwiŋ-ər 

ˌrīt-

noun

plural right-wingers

the party's right-wingers

Examples of right wing in a Sentence

His nomination is supported by the party's left wing but opposed by the right wing.

Recent Examples on the Web

Kane, 37, has spent most of his second Hawks tenure as the right wing on the top line, centered by Frank Nazar to start the season and by Connor Bedard after his return from injury. — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026

Making peace between the GOP’s pro-Israel establishment and its restive right wing will pose an early challenge for Vice President JD Vance, who’s positioning himself for a posible 2028 run. — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Ten seconds into the game, Gray curled off the right wing and took a pass from teammate Jordin Canada at the top of the key. — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 19 Oct. 2026

The 22-year-old right wing had 13 minutes, 44 seconds of ice time. — ABC News, 19 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for right wing

• bowstring
• coiling
• downswing
• drawstring
• forewing
• hamstring
• lapwing
• mainspring
• offspring
• plaything
• shoestring
• texting