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

Brock Bowers is one of the best at his position in the world but the tight end is hardly the most vocal of sorts. —Ed Graney Las Vegas Review-Journal, Arkansas Online, 21 Jan. 2026

On Wednesday, the Patriots practiced without tight end Hunter Henry, right tackle Morgan Moses, outside linebacker Harold Landry, inside linebacker Christian Elliss and backup offensive lineman Thayer Munford Jr. —Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026

However, his production isn’t in line with the top tight ends around the league. —Mike Kaye updated January 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2026

The returning tight ends combined for just four receptions, 36 yards and a touchdown, and the program will need to replace Rogers and Curtis. —Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 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