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wideout

noun

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

Examples of wideout in a Sentence

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The 28-year-old wideout hit Moehrig in the face twice before being pulled off by a Panthers linebacker, and Jennings had to be restrained by his own teammates to keep him from going after Moehrig again. Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025 Beck singled out one of those wideouts, Starling, who tallied a game-high nine receptions for 106 yards and a TD. Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Nov. 2025 The wideout eluded half the state of Mississippi for a 34-yard touchdown. Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 16 Nov. 2025 Take out the dismal one-catch, 15-yard effort against the Cleveland Browns that saw the entire offense struggle and the star wideout has been exceptional, especially as a deep threat. Miami Herald, 15 Nov. 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

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“Wideout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wideout. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.

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