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

But with Carolina’s 37 points, the Panthers saw plenty of good, including strong rushing from a healthy Hubbard (two TDs) and meaningful receptions from McMillan and tight end Tommy Tremble. — Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026

Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs will open their 2026 regular season Monday night at home against the Denver Broncos, marking the star tight end's first regular-season game since marrying Taylor Swift this summer. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

The 2026 campaign also brings another year of star tight end Travis Kelce and the return of offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, reuniting Mahomes with one of the architects who helped power Kansas City to victories in Super Bowls LIV and LVII. — Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026

Blair and tight end Charlie Woerner gave the Falcons two quality blockers. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tight end

• amend
• append
• ascend
• attend
• backend
• befriend
• boyfriend
• commend
• compend
• contend
• defend
• depend