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

The rookie tight end caught seven passes for 105 yards and a touchdown in his first career start Sunday, even as the Lions beat the Jets, 31-24, after Geno Smith fumbled with seconds remaining. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026

And beyond the line, the Bruins’ wide receivers, tight ends and running backs have excelled in the run blocking department, putting their bodies on the line for explosive ground plays and sprinting down field to help the backs get extra yards. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

The Huskies let their disapproval linger and, on the very next play, allowed a 57-yard touchdown to a tight end. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026

Married life seems to be suiting Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce just fine. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 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