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 Yet, there is plenty of familiarity and promise, namely quarterback Lamar Jackson and second-year wide receiver Zay Flowers, along with All-Pro caliber players at every level of the defense with tackle Justin Madubuike, inside linebacker Roquan Smith and safety Kyle Hamilton. —

Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2024 Boise State also added former Indiana wide receiver Cam Camper this year. —

Ron Counts, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2024 The State of Louisiana dropped underage gambling and computer fraud charges against Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte, his lawyer told ESPN. —

Doug Kyed, Hartford Courant, 16 July 2024 The Dolphins also drafted Virginia wide receiver Malik Washington in the sixth round. —

Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for wide receiver

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Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wide receiver was in 1960

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“Wide receiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wide%20receiver. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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