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

The video has gone viral on TikTok, leading the opportunistic Brian to become a sudden icon of the right wing. —Barry Levitt, Time, 23 July 2025

Laura Loomer, a right wing pundit and supporter of former U.S. President Donald Trump gathers outside the Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. —Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025

Kayla Thornton’s shot from the right wing missed and Martin’s final shot from 30 feet out didn’t touch the rim as New York escaped with a win, its third against Golden State this season. —Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 26 June 2025

So when Lula won, the right wing followed the Trump playbook, denying the election results. —Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 9 July 2025

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