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

Karim Adeyemi could prove a bargain at €22 million fee with a further €7 million in add-ons, and a solid back up option for Lamine Yamal on the right wing. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

In this example, from City’s 2-1 defeat against Spurs in October 2024, Savinho is facing Destiny Udogie down the right wing. — Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Cunningham has become a conduit for MAGA grievances, and her knack for garnering attention has been a boon for those championing right wing causes. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

The Mughal right wing avoided direct confrontation with the elephants and instead attacked Hemu’s troops on the sides. — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Aug. 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