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 third-pairing right-shot option has been filled between Drew Helleson and Ian Moore, who has often played right wing up front. —Eric Stephens, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026

The fuel tanks ruptured, and the entire tail section fell off, along with the right wing. —Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026

Feingold made a run all alone with the ball down the right wing and crossed it through the box to Jackson Yueill. —Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 28 Feb. 2026

The Eagles raced out to a quick 38-33 advantage on a layup by Jayden Bradner and a 3-pointer by Malachi Knowles, but the Lions responded with a 9-0 run for a 42-38 advantage following a 3-pointer by Sean McCoy from deep along the right wing. —James Peters, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 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