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

Dutton assumed the Liberal leadership after Morrison’s election loss in 2022 and brought with him a reputation as a strongman of the party’s right wing. —Hilary Whiteman and Angus Watson, CNN Money, 3 May 2025

Driving up the right wing on a 2-on-1 break, Michaels slapped a shot inside the far post. —John Wawrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025

Coyle gave Colorado numbers by joining a two-on-two rush, bursting down the right wing to receive the puck and snipe it past a sliding Dostál. —Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2025

Meanwhile, Kuzma hit Antetokounmpo with a bounce pass on the right wing and the two-time MVP promptly went to work in isolation. —Brian Sampson, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 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