wideout

noun

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

Examples of wideout in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
And second-year wideout Jalen Coker’s hands could be among the most valuable assets in the NFC South showdown this weekend. Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 18 Dec. 2025 The wideouts will be healthier. Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2025 The 5-foot-11 wideout with a knack for acrobatic catches and game-changing plays earned first-team All-America honors from The Associated Press. CBS News, 17 Dec. 2025 Pickens had three receptions for 33 yards on six targets against the Vikings, and head coach Brian Schottenheimer explained how the Vikings made life difficult for the wideout. Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wideout

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wideout was in 1967

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Wideout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wideout. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!