wide receiver

noun

: a football receiver who normally lines up several yards to the side of the offensive formation

Examples of wide receiver in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Meanwhile, Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce will play in the season opener this weekend against the Ravens. — Chris Branch, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Michigan avoided what would have been one of the most embarrassing losses in program history to the directional school after Bryce Underwood connected with wide receiver JJ Buchanan on a Hail Mary for a 13-12 victory. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026

In 2026, the Miami Dolphins will focus on their trio of rookie wide receivers. — Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2026

The top prospect, however, is Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. — Jim Reineking, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for wide receiver

• achiever
• believer
• deceiver
• perceiver
• reliever
• retriever
• transceiver
• cleaver
• fever
• leaver
• weaver
• unbeliever