swingman

noun

swing·​man ˈswiŋ-ˌman 

-mən

: a player capable of playing effectively in two different positions and especially of playing both guard and forward on a basketball team

Examples of swingman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But extra motivation wasn’t really necessary for the Charlotte Hornets swingman during an offseason that’s been ripe with change since their defeat to the Orlando Magic in the second round of the NBA’s play-in tournament. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026

Allard, who had shown promise in Triple-A, was expected to be a swingman option. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Pitching is always in high demand at the trade deadline and Garrett would be an option as a back end of the rotation starter or a swingman for a contending team. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

The lanky 26-year-old ascended the Astros’ pitching hierarchy as a starting pitcher but has blossomed into a swingman in Houston’s bullpen during his first full major-league season. — The Athletic Mlb Staff, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for swingman

• dingman
• wingman