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

And the British media is still predominantly right wing, and it’s dominated by two or three titles, including the Daily Mail. —Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 8 May 2026

For the third straight season, Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov is a finalist for the Hart Memorial Trophy, the award recognized as the league MVP. —Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026

Carlsson and Terry transported the puck expertly through the neutral zone, opening up the entire right wing for Kreider. —Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 1 May 2026

Alba Caño scored in the fifth minute off a pass from Nichelle Prince on the right wing to give Boston a quick 1-0 lead at Gillette Stadium. —ABC News, 30 Apr. 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