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

From the left side of the neutral zone, Pastrnak tossed an area pass down the right wing that Zadorov chased down. —Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2026

Knox hit a three pointer from the right wing for his first basket, but then made cuts to the hole and got passes from Trevon Brazile and Wagner to score his next pair on a dunk and short jumper at the rim. —Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 21 Jan. 2026

Based on line rushes at morning skate Monday, Tkachuk is set to play right wing on Florida’s third forward line alongside left wing Mackie Samoskevich and center Evan Rodrigues. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 19 Jan. 2026

The incident arose when Ola Aina appeared to handle a cross from the right wing. —Art De Roché, New York Times, 17 Jan. 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