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

In October 2023, the Carnival Freedom debuted a new iconic winged funnel after returning from a 16-day dry dock refurbishment in Cadiz, Spain. —Dave Berman, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2024

While the only way up to space is by rocket, there are two ways to come back down: via a winged vehicle, like the space shuttle or Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo, or a capsule, like Apollo, Soyuz, and Blue Origin's New Shepard. —Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2024

From sharpshooters, the researchers next turned their attention to cicadas, the winged insects that can make mating sounds as loud as a motorcycle or a chain saw. —Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2024

The piece indeed depicts the winged statue in platinum and diamonds, flanked by temple motifs accented with sapphires. —Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2024

From plasma-spewing hellscapes to a frigid land with air so thick a human could don a winged suit and take flight, these extraterrestrial moons are fascinating worlds in their own right, and may even be unexpected candidates for harboring life. —Max Bennett, Discover Magazine, 7 Mar. 2024

Oh, right, so: This particular kingdom has been plagued for centuries by a massive, winged, fire-breathing monstrosity, who — in Damsel‘s brief but hectic preamble — has literally made toast of all the king’s men. —David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2024

Distinguished by a tilt-wing design, the inaugural fleet member can execute vertical takeoffs and landings and easily transition to winged horizontal flight to increase speed and range. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 Feb. 2024

Billions of the winged insects will make an appearance across the Midwest and the Southeast, beginning in some places in late April, for a raucous mating ritual that tends to inspire fascination and annoyance in equal measure. —Denise Chow, NBC News, 20 Jan. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

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

Phrases Containing winged

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