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

Fellow guest, right wing personality Laura Loomer, captured the announcement and shared it on X, formerly Twitter. —Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025

So the right wing turned and flung the puck toward the goal. —Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2025

With its intricate designs, the Ca D’Oro is both opulent and powerful with its Arab influences, Gothic motifs of centerpiece lace decoration and Renaissance design elements with its colonnade and right wing. —Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025

But that hasn’t stopped the right wing. —James Factora, Them., 9 Dec. 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