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

But the poll also indicates that there are deep divisions within the parties on what to focus on, with moderate Democrats and Republicans differing sharply from voters on the left and right wings of their parties. — Linley Sanders, Chicago Tribune, 22 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

The Tkachuks won the puck along the right wing boards and Brady got control in the corner. — Miami Herald, 17 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