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

As for her makeup, Ava opted for winged eyeliner, pops of coral blush, and a nude lip. —Hannah Malach, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026

The all-black Mercedes from La Minerva moved as swiftly as the winged horse, delivering me to the far end of the late-1930s landmark. —Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026

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

Researchers on both sides of the international border say restoration of desert grasslands on the fringes of where the bats have been found in the past will keep the sweet nectar flowing along the route, key to ensuring the future of the winged mammals as well as the genetic diversity of agaves. —Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 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