tight end

noun

: an offensive football end who lines up close to the tackle and can act as a lineman or receiver

Examples of tight end in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, offensive linemen, defensive linemen, linebackers, defensive backs and special teams have already been announced. — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 31 July 2026

Despite safety Tre’von Moehrig being tight on Sanders’ hip, Young forced the ball to where only the tight end could snag it. — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026

On the first day of his 14th and likely final training camp, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce broke downfield into a corner route rather well-covered by linebackers Nick Bolton and Drue Tranquill. — Vahe Gregorian july 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

Hill became football's ultimate Swiss Army knife, lining up at quarterback, tight end, fullback and receiver while starring on special teams. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tight end

• amend
• append
• ascend
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• backend
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• commend
• compend
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