wideout

noun

wide·​out ˈwīd-ˌau̇t 

: wide receiver

Examples of wideout in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

John Harbaugh, however, was a bit cryptic in addressing the wideout's future with the franchise. — Jim Reineking, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

During this past weekend’s practice, the 6-foot-4, 215-pound receiver again worked inside with the strength staff to begin practice instead of taking reps with the wideouts. — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Outside of running back De’Von Achane, tight end Greg Dulcich as well as wide receiver Caleb Douglas, the latter of whom also is a rookie, the Dolphins lack weapons, especially in the wideout room. — Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026

The top three receiver spots are locked down by Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston and Tre’ Harris, but there’s room for one more wideout and maybe two. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for wideout

• roundabout
• runabout
• sauerkraut
• thereabout
• turnabout
• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout