wideout

noun

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

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Jauan Jennings, who was the team’s top wideout last season, is set to be a free agent. ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026 Sarkisian has coached plenty of explosive wideouts, from Steve Smith and Dwayne Jarrett at USC to a bushel of Alabama stars in Jerry Jeudy, Henry Ruggs, DeVonta Smith, Jaylen Waddle and Calvin Ridley. Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026 Throughout the spring, the Tigers have utilized many different players in the return game, with Papuchis shouting out wideouts DaMarion Fowlkes, Cayden Lee, Shaun Terry II, Donovan Olugbode and Naeshaun Montgomery. Lilly Marshall, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026 With Hines sidelined this spring, Anderson and fellow wideouts with in-game experience, Corey Simms and Zacharyus Williams, have had a chance to get more reps and make an early impression on the coaching staff. Dan Lovi, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wideout

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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 14 Mar. 2026.

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