wideout

noun

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

Examples of wideout in a Sentence

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In the last 10 years, only three other wideouts who weigh 218 pounds or more have run their 40 in 4.4 seconds or faster: Chase Claypool, DK Metcalf and Xavier Legette. Matt Barrows, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025 How about adding another dynamic wideout to complete the package of targets for superstar QB Patrick Mahomes? Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2025 Even if Watson’s unavailable, the Packers return three other wideouts who had at least 400 yards receiving last season in Jayden Reed (55 catches, 857 yards), Romeo Doubs (46 for 601 yards) and Dontayvion Wicks (39 for 415 yards). Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2025 The Patriots are devoid of wideouts who can beat man coverage consistently. Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wideout

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

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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 21 May. 2025.

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