wideout

noun

wide·​out ˈwīd-ˌau̇t How to pronounce wideout (audio)

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Real wideout-like YAC ability, but his route work and drops bring some concern similar to Eric Ebron back in the day. Jake Ciely, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026 In addition to the void left by Lemon and Lane’s departures, the Trojans will also be without their top returning wideout this spring, as Tanook Hines will sit out the entire session following an offseason procedure. Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026 The 32-year-old four-time Pro Bowl wideout now seeks his fifth team and fourth in four years. ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026 Both wideouts are set to become exclusive-rights free agents on March 11 when the new league year begins. Mike Kaye updated March 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wideout

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First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wideout was in 1967

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“Wideout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wideout. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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