winged

adjective

ˈwiŋd 

also (except for sense 1a(2))

ˈwiŋ-əd 

1

a(1)

: having wings

winged seeds

(2)

: having wings of a specified kind

—used in combination

strong-winged

b

: using wings in flight

2

a

: soaring with or as if with wings : elevated

b

: swift, rapid

Examples of winged in a Sentence

birds and other winged creatures

Recent Examples on the Web

Since returning to Central Florida, Greenfield has spent time digging up invasive winged yams in Oakland Nature Preserve and finding abundance in the state’s mild winter climate. —Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026

Additionally, winged aphids can appear when colonies are established and fly to infect new plants. —Jon Vanzile, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026

Lopez's makeup, meanwhile, consisted of winged eyeliner, a nude lip, and bold coral blush. —Hannah Malach, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026

The long whistle, which everyone knows, and which precedes the brilliant batteries of the winged musician, was not shrill like that of our nightingales. —Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Phrases Containing winged

• blue-winged teal
• green-winged teal
• net-winged
• red-winged blackbird
• two-winged fly
• winged bean
• winged elm

Rhymes for winged

• ringed
• stringed
• tinged