wideout

noun

wide·​out ˈwīd-ˌau̇t 

: wide receiver

Examples of wideout in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Just three plays later, Madsen connected with junior wideout Cam Bates for a 6-yard touchdown and a 17-10 lead that set the groundwork for Boise State to run away with the game. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026

While Diggs found the end zone late, the veteran wideout also took several hard hits from the Niners' defense before halftime, and the Commanders have already lost star offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil to a season-ending triceps injury. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026

But one of the great values of Sunday’s victory over the Chargers was NFL experience for the young wideouts. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2026

Expect Etienne to be the team’s starting punt and kick returner, with sure-handed wideout David Moore fielding punts in certain situations. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for wideout

• roundabout
• runabout
• sauerkraut
• thereabout
• turnabout
• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout