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

Eberle’s pass back to Lindgren at the point bounced over the defenseman’s stick, giving Byfield a breakaway down the right wing. —Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026

The Connor McDavid line on opening night had Leon Draisaitl on the right wing and Trent Frederic playing the left side. —Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026

Norris immediately fed Krebs, who drove up the right wing and snapped a shot that beat Greaves inside the far post. —ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026

On the other is a more traditional faction — Ben Shapiro, Sean Hannity, Mark Levin and the Turning Point USA orbit — that, while firmly right wing, has drawn clearer lines around overt conspiracy and antisemitism. —Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 9 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