wideout

noun

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

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His presence, coupled with that of sophomore wideout Waden Charles (26 catches, 290 yards) and Wade (43 catches, 523 yards, 5 TDs), gives new starting quarterback Alonza Barnett III a range of targets to choose from this season. Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026 The Chargers don't have a true alpha wideout like Hill, however. Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 Centennial four-star wideout Quentin Hale, Mater Dei cornerback Danny Lang and Servite offensive lineman Drew Fielder join him to give USC three of the state’s top six prospects. Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026 None of these wideouts has posted a 1,000-yard season. Miami Herald, 30 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 3 Apr. 2026.

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