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

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce received another platelet-rich plasma injection in his left ankle, according to a source with knowledge of the matter who spoke anonymously Monday because they were not authorized to speak publicly. — James Boyd, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Aside from replacing wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (season-ending knee injury), the 49ers’ offense still has an open competition at left guard. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026

With his optimism came a dash of nostalgia, especially for the wide receiver room. — Abby Disalvo, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026

But the major areas of concern — wide receiver, edge rusher and cornerback — remain problematic. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 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