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

To make room for Bennett, the Dolphins waived tight end Cole Turner, who sustained an injury during Tuesday’s practice. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

Quarterback Holt Frazier, running back Bryer McDonald and tight end Davis Lee should make the Eagles tough to contain on offense. — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026

If the number is nine, the Chiefs would reach 26 by keeping a total of eight running backs and tight ends. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026

The Jets drafted tight ends in the second round (Mason Taylor in 2025) and first round (Kenyon Sadiq in 2026) the last two years, so expect more 12 personnel. — Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tight end

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