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

Starting from the right wing, Wilson has the licence to roam inside the pitch and shoot from distance, with his team-mates’ movement creating space. —Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026

But these homegoing services are welcome to all; Democrat, Republican, Liberal, and Conservative, right wing, left wing, because his life is broad enough to cover the full spectrum. —Jermont Terry, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026

Wilson, picked by coach Jon Cooper to ride shotgun on the top line on McDavid’s right wing, also had a goal, an assist and some big hits. —Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026

The moment has since spread among conservative and right wing social media accounts. —Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 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