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

Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman has deployed him on the right wing in all three group games, playing ahead of right-back Dumfries, and the two have combined well, in a similar way to how Summerville could be asked to operate at another club. — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 29 June 2026

Morocco owned the run of play for much of the early proceedings, having their best chances coming through Paris Saint-Germain player Achraf Hakimi, who was dangerous down the right wing. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 29 June 2026

Coach Jeff Blashill kept the veteran as Bedard’s right wing before making the switch upon Anton Frondell’s arrival. — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026

Moore logged time not only on his off side for two stints but frequently moved up front to play right wing as well. — Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 25 June 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