wideout

noun

wide·​out ˈwīd-ˌau̇t 

: wide receiver

Examples of wideout in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The wideout just mistimed it by half-a-second to get both hands around the ball. — Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 8 Nov. 2026

Absent Treylon Burks, and with top wideout Terry McLaurin out for the season, the Commanders’ passing game was inconsistent. — Andrew Gillis, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2026

Bryant was the Broncos most productive wideout through the early stretch of the season, capitalizing on his breakout training camp in the summer. — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2026

Led by Riggs and Saint Paul, the Huskies’ wideouts have been a nightmare for opposing defensive coordinators through 10 games. — Harris Horowitz, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 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